Jeremie Frimpong, at a golden price: what Barça should pay Leverkusen

Apart from the possible signing of a left winger and a center forward, FC Barcelona has prioritized the arrival of a right-back to add depth to a position where Jules Koundé has played practically all the time. Several names confirm the 'casting' of the culé sports management, and Jeremie Frimpong would be the latest to join the list.

The Dutchman has been on the azulgrana's radar since last summer, when they explored his signing but did not advance in the operation due to their financial 'fair play' issues. However, looking ahead to the next summer window, and once back to the 1:1 rule, the Catalans would have the necessary margin to move freely in the market, which is why the player's name has been linked with the club again.

And indeed, Frimpong is set to be one of the protagonists of the upcoming market. This season, he has 4 goals and 11 assists in 40 matches (2,838 minutes), remaining one of Xabi Alonso's untouchables at Bayer Leverkusen. His spectacular performances have placed him on the agendas of the top clubs on the continent, and all indications suggest that, after two great seasons at the BayArena, the player will take a leap in his career at the end of the current season.

The price that Barça should pay for Frimpong

For this reason, Barça has reappeared on the player's horizon, although his signing, as of today, is more of a utopia than a reality. According to Fabrizio Romano, aware of the 'gem' they have in their ranks, they would ask for around 40 million euros for the transfer of the 24-year-old full-back. This amount exceeds the financial expectations of the Catalans, whose idea is to 'spend the money' on the attack.

Additionally, Liverpool would have him very high on their list of priorities for next summer. The 'reds' would already consider Trent Alexander-Arnold lost, whose future would involve Real Madrid, and Jeremie is chosen to replace him in the team managed by Arne Slot, which is why they would be willing to pay the amount demanded by Leverkusen and bury the Catalans' chances in the bidding.

Meanwhile, alternatives like Daniel Muñoz, Andrei Ratiu and Marc Pubill are still being analyzed in the offices of Spotify Camp Nou, where they are clear that, despite the need to find a replacement for Jules Koundé, they will not make any crazy moves or pay too high a price for a reinforcement that, at first glance, would start from the bench.