Liverpool’s summer rebuild has already brought a familiar mix of urgency, scrutiny and difficult choices. After a disappointing 2025-26 campaign and a major reset under Andoni Iraola, attention is now turning to players who may not fit the next phase at Anfield. One of the more eye-catching developments concerns Jeremie Frimpong, with Barcelona now being credited with concrete interest in the Dutch international.

According to Juan Jesus, Barcelona are considering Frimpong as part of their right-back shortlist. The report claims the player is struggling badly with life and football in England, and that Liverpool could be prepared to sanction a sale for €35 million. It is a notable line of reporting, especially given how Frimpong arrived with genuine excitement around his profile and upside.

The detail from Spain is clear. “EXCLUSIVE: Barça isn’t just following Pedro Porro: Jeremie Frimpong is also on the shortlist to bolster the right-back position,” he shared via X. “Flick requested him in his first year alongside Olmo, and Deco isn’t losing sight of his situation. The player is going through a nightmare at Liverpool, unable to adapt to England. Plus, he doesn’t factor into Iraola’s plans, who relies much more on Ronald Araújo for that position. Frimpong is very open to signing with Barça. The Reds are opening the door to his exit for €35 million.”

If that assessment proves accurate, Liverpool will have a decision to make quickly. Barcelona’s admiration would not come as a surprise. Frimpong’s pace, athleticism and attacking instincts have long made him an appealing option for clubs looking to stretch play from full-back areas. His best work at Bayer Leverkusen showed a player capable of creating and finishing in advanced positions, often overwhelming opponents in transition.

That version of Frimpong, however, has not been seen consistently at Liverpool. Adaptation has been an issue, and the role itself has looked less natural within the demands placed on him in England. The step from wing-back prominence in Germany to a more complete right-back brief in the Premier League has exposed areas of his game that still require refinement.

Liverpool’s right side has already been a point of instability. Injuries, changing personnel and tactical compromises all contributed to uncertainty there last season. Frimpong had opportunities, but he has not fully convinced, and the current shape of the squad suggests Iraola may favour alternatives when everyone is fit and available.

That matters in a summer when Liverpool are expected to be ruthless. The club have already committed significant money to strengthening key areas, and squad management will be as important as recruitment. If a player is not central to the head coach’s plans, and if the player himself is open to leaving, the logic behind a sale becomes stronger.

The reported €35 million figure would likely prompt serious internal discussion. Liverpool would need to weigh the value of retaining a specialist option with high-level athletic tools against the practicality of moving on a player whose pathway appears increasingly unclear. In a market where versatility and reliability are prized, that calculation becomes more straightforward.