Frimpong was quickly identified as Arne Slot 's preferred target and negotiations are believed to have gone smoothly. Liverpool have agreed to pay his £30m release clause and a five-year contract has been swiftly drawn up behind the scenes.

Conor Bradley has opened up on Arne Slot's influence after agreeing a contract extension with Liverpool. The 21-year-old's new deal is a long-term one, and will allow him to stake a claim to increase his involvement going forward.

Right wing-back Jeremie Frimpong is set to undergo a medical at Liverpool this week as he closes in a move from Bayer Leverkusen, sources have told ESPN.