Jeremie Frimpong should be Liverpool’s top target in the summer transfer window. With Arne Slot poised to usher in a new era at Anfield following Jurgen Klopp’s tenure, the Dutch manager, highly regarded by legend Dirk Kuyt, is seen as someone who lives and breathes football.

Speaking to Ladbrokes 1-2-Free, Kuyt said, “Arne Slot is a family man, but he’s also a guy who is all about football. He lives and breathes football 24/7. If you watch his press conferences, you’ll see he’s articulate and very clear about his ideas. Sometimes he can be humorous, but he’s also very straightforward. He knows everything about football, not just Dutch football. You can ask him anything about the game, and I think he’ll have an answer for you. Premier League fans will love him,” Kuyt asserted.

Similar to Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United, Slot will need Dutch players to build a trusted team around him. Currently, he has Virgil van Dijk as a key figure in defense. On the attacking front, Cody Gakpo has already shone for the Netherlands at Euro 2024. The Netherlands’ journey in Germany has likely suggested to Slot the best position for Gakpo next season—as a winger.

Of course, Liverpool’s transition will require more new signings to perfect Slot’s playing style. For now, they are eyeing Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong.

The Dutch player has drawn significant attention this summer after an impressive season under Xabi Alonso. He scored 14 goals and provided 12 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions.

According to yesterday’s edition of the German newspaper Bild, Liverpool have made contact with Frimpong’s representatives. The player dreams of playing for The Kop, so the Merseyside club could persuade him to join Anfield if they reach an agreement with Leverkusen.

The German champions are said to be seeking around £34 million (€40 million), as per Frimpong’s release clause. However, Bild claims that Frimpong is also being pursued by Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Arsenal. Therefore, Liverpool need to act swiftly to secure this deal before any complications arise.

The Leverkusen star is an attack-minded right-back capable of playing in any position on the right flank. It’s conceivable that with Frimpong’s arrival, Slot might push Trent Alexander-Arnold into a defensive midfield role, a strategy Klopp employed numerous times last season.

In this scenario, Frimpong could support Gakpo, who plays on the same flank, creating a formidable force on the right side. This promising style of play could be sustainable for many years, especially with Mohamed Salah beginning to age and possibly nearing the end of his time at Anfield.