Liverpool have double Jeremie Frimpong transfer advantage with Celtic clause explained
Reports in Germany have suggested Liverpool are considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong
A move for Jeremie Frimpong could benefit Liverpool in more ways than one if Arne Slot's side can pull off a deal this summer.
It has been suggested in Germany the Reds are one of a number of European clubs tracking the right-back and are looking to take advantage of his £35million release clause, which is soon set to expire.
Frimpong played a starring role in Bayer Leverkusen going undefeated to win the Bundesliga for the first time in their history, finishing the season a remarkable 17 points clear of second-placed Stuttgart and 18 clear of Bayern Munich.
Capable of operating both on the right side of defence or midfield, Slot's attacking style play would likely bring the best out of a player who chipped in with 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions last term.
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And it seems the 23-year-old himself would be open to an Anfield switch, having made his feelings clear on a potential transfer when speaking to Ziggo Sport earlier this year. "Liverpool? Great club, with history. That would be great. Who knows what the future will bring," he said.
Starting out his career at Manchester City, Frimpong was sold to Celtic in 2019 after failing to make a first-team appearance for Pep Guardiola's men. After two seasons in Scotland, the Amsterdam-born star took on a new challenge in Germany. If another transfer is on the cards this summer, Celtic are set to benefit in the same way City did back in 2021 after negotiating a 30 per cent sell-on clause when selling to the Scottish giants.
It is understood Celtic, these days managed by former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, are due to receive 30 per cent of any profit made on the Netherlands international if Leverkusen cash in on one of their prized assets. So what exactly does this mean for Liverpool?
Celtic are believed to be one of the clubs eyeing a deal for the Reds' goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who is expected to move on in the coming weeks as he searches for a No.1 role elsewhere. Liverpool rejected a £15million offer for Kelleher in January and value him at close to double that figure.
Such a fee could prove problematic for the Hoops, whose club-record spend stands at £9m, though they would be in line to earn approximately £7m if Frimpong's release clause is triggered during the transfer window. This capital could subsequently be used towards an ambitious swoop for Kelleher, who is resigned to the fact he is stuck behind Alisson Becker in the goalkeeping pecking order.
Celtic are on the lookout for a new starting keeper after bidding farewell to Joe Hart at the end of the season, having decided to call time on his playing career.