Liverpool transfer news as Jeremie Frimpong becomes 'top target' amid Bryan Mbuemo setback

Liverpool is now just as the transfer window prepares to reopen in January.

Whether the Reds will actually splash the cash, however, remains to be seen, although the signs are certainly there that suggest won't pass up the opportunity to add some fresh faces to his side in order to aid a title push.

For now, though, it certainly appears plans are being put in place for the potential departures of and , with both players ahead of their contracts expiring next summer.

With this in mind, has reportedly already identified the perfect replacement for it's current first-choice right-back, with Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong emerging as a serious candidate to take over from Alexander-Arnold should he leave at the end of the season.

In fact, goes as far as saying that Liverpool has made Frimpong its 'top target' ahead of next year, suggesting that it is set to go all-out in order to bring the Netherlands international to Anfield in time for the 2025-26 campaign.

The report also adds that Frimpong is someone Slot is keen to work with, having starred for Leverkusen last season as it went unbeaten to secure a domestic league and cup double under former Reds midfielder , providing 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.

Alexander-Arnold isn't the only one Liverpool is preparing to wave goodbye to, with the Reds said to be interested in securing the signature of winger Bryan Mbeumo in case of Salah's potential exit in less than 12 months' time.

The Cameroon international has been on fire so far this season with eight goals in nine outings, . However, in order to retain him until at least the end of the season, Brentford is prepared to take drastic action.

According to a report from , the Bees will ‘price Mbeumo out of an exit’ during the January transfer window, demanding a fee in excess of $77million (£60m) amid the growing interest from rival clubs including Liverpool, having initially been willing to part with $52m (£40m) for the 25-year-old in the summer.