Reports suggest that Manchester United have been given a price for Jeremie Frimpong, Bayer Leverkusen’s star player, in their bid to sign the defender. Frimpong, who has been on United’s radar as manager Erik ten Hag looks for new recruits, is considered the hottest stock at Leverkusen. With eight goals and nine assists to his name, the 22-year-old has had a stellar season with the German team and has become a key player in the squad, as he can operate as a right-sided winger as well.
Frimpong has a contract with the Bundesliga club until summer 2025, but has apparently become a potential target of the Old Trafford team for the upcoming transfer window. Talks with his manager have reportedly been going on for weeks to acquire the player’s signature. However, Leverkusen have named the price United would have to pay in order to sign the player, which is around £44million, according to SportBILD.
If Frimpong keeps up his good performances until the end of the season, the eye-watering sum may not be a transfer hurdle. The former Manchester City and Celtic player scored last weekend during a match that saw Leverkusen beat Schalke 3-0, helping his side climb to seventh in the Bundesliga. He was also chosen to be on the Netherlands squad for the 2022 World Cup but ended up failing to make an appearance under former United boss Louis van Gaal.
Frimpong also ended up being left out of Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman’s first squad for last month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers, and so is still waiting to make his international debut. Still, if Man Utd do manage to fork out for him, the 22-year-old could prove to be a quality acquisition for Ten Hag’s side. However, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have also signalled their interest in the Dutch defender.
According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barca and Bayern have been in direct communication with Frimpong’s agent, hotting up the race to land the star player. Barca are moving to sign a new right-back, but may be hamstrung with cost-cutting after FFP sanctions. Bayern are also thought to be on the lookout for a player in that area to replace Joao Cancelo if they decide not to make his loan from Manchester City permanent.
In conclusion, Frimpong is a highly sought-after player, and it remains to be seen which club will win the race to sign him. Manchester United, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich are all interested in the Dutch defender, and it will come down to who is willing to pay the price for his services.