Even though the next summer transfer season is still a long way off, Real Madrid is already looking to bolster its roster.
The priority for the summer of 2024 is said to be an elite striker and a left-back, but Los Blancos are also keeping an eye on the market for a new right-back.
With Dani Carvajal growing older and Lucas Vazquez’s contract ending at the end of the season, Real Madrid might need a long-term successor.
Real Madrid is interested in Jeremie Frimpong.
As a result, according to the Spanish daily Depor, Real Madrid has set its eyes on Bayer Leverkusen teenager Jeremie Frimpong.
The 22-year-old has been outstanding for the Bundesliga club, particularly in the last year or two under manager Xabi Alonso, who has been linked with the Real Madrid job.
According to the article, Alonso wants to bring Frimpong from Leverkusen with him if he replaces Carlo Ancelotti at the Santiago Bernabeu next year.
Frimpong had already been linked with Real Madrid, and the ties with Alonso seem to have heightened speculation of a transfer for the Dutch defender.
Real Madrid is facing difficulties.
However, Real Madrid’s pursuit of Frimpong will be difficult, as Premier League heavyweights Chelsea and Liverpool are also rumored to be interested in the 22-year-old defender.
Furthermore, according to the source, Los Blancos president Florentino Perez does not want to pay more than €35 million to sign Frimpong, whose market worth is presently €45 million.
Given that both Chelsea and Liverpool are unlikely to be hesitant to spend large on a right-back, Real Madrid is in a difficult situation.
According to the report, Alonso has made his presence at the Bernabeu contingent on the acquisition of Frimpong, complicating matters even more for Real Madrid.
So it will be interesting to observe how things go in the Merengues’ pursuit of Frimpong and Alonso.