Following the season-ending injury to Dani Carvajal, there has been a lot of talk about Real Madrid possibly entering the market in January for a new right-back.
However, reports suggest that club president Florentino Perez is not entirely convinced about such a move and is instead planning for reinforcements in the summer only.
A new right-back is set to be at the top of the agenda, with Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract is expiring in the summer, being the top target.
However, Real Madrid are also lining up other options in case their pursuit of the England international does not end up bearing fruit.
Jeremie Frimpong on the agenda
To that end, journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Real Madrid are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen and Netherlands right-back Jeremie Frimpong as an option for the summer of 2025.
Frimpong has become a key cog in Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen team and was an integral player as they won the Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal last season.
The 22-year-old has started the new season on a positive note as well, racking up a goal and five assists from ten appearances across all competitions.
Frimpong’s name has been associated with Real Madrid previously as well and heading into 2025, the Dutchman once again appears to be on the agenda.
The former Manchester City starlet has a contract with Leverkusen that runs until the summer of 2028 but it contains a release clause of around €40 million which clubs can trigger to sign him.
As things stand, there is no chance of Frimpong leaving Leverkusen during the January transfer window. However, the situation could change come summer and Real Madrid are among the clubs keeping a close eye on the 23-year-old.
