Joao Cancelo wants to stay at Barcelona past this season - and has effectively ruled out playing anywhere else.
20.02.2024 - 15:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong has named Liverpool as a potential destination should he seal a Premier League transfer this summer.
The Dutch right-back has been in fine form during Leverkusen's remarkable season, which has seen Xabi Alonso's side surge past Bayern Munich in the table to boast an eight-point advantage with only three months left in the season.
Frimpong has been a vital part of how the German club play, helping link defence and attack in impressive fashion. The 23-year-old has scored seven goals and provided seven assists for his team-mates, with Alejandro Grimaldo enjoying similar success on the opposite flank for Leverkusen.
The performances of the former Manchester City academy prospect have not gone unnoticed in England, with several Premier League clubs being linked with a move for Frimpong at the end of 2023/24.
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United have been monitoring the full-back, alongside his Leverkusen teammate Edmond Tapsoba, and held discussions with his representatives last year. But the player himself has now opened the door to joining Liverpool - where he could be joined by Alonso.
Speaking to Soccer News via Ziggo Sport, he said: "Liverpool? Great club, with history. That would be great. Who knows what the future will bring." Alonso could also end up at Anfield this summer as Liverpool continue their search for Jurgen Klopp's successor. Klopp himself, who will have no say on who will replace him, recently remarked the Leverkusen coach is the current standout candidate for the job.
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Joao Cancelo wants to stay at Barcelona past this season - and has effectively ruled out playing anywhere else.
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