Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has expressed his approval of Jeremie Frimpong’s possible move to Anfield, praising the Bayer Leverkusen right-back’s quality and character.
Frimpong, a key figure in Leverkusen’s Bundesliga-winning campaign, is reportedly close to finalising a transfer to Liverpool ahead of the new season.
Both Gakpo and Frimpong have African roots, with Gakpo of Togolese descent through his father, while Frimpong also traces his heritage to Ghana.
The two players are teammates in the Dutch national team and could soon link up at club level as well.
Reacting to the speculation, Gakpo told reporters: “Maybe, I don’t know yet. Maybe you know more than me! But yes, obviously another Dutchman, English as well, but a very good guy.
“We know him from the national team and a very good player as well so let’s see if he comes or not.”
Liverpool, who have secured the Premier League title under Jürgen Klopp, will host Crystal Palace on the final day of the season at Anfield. Gakpo said the team is determined to finish on a high.
“We will be very motivated to win, I think,” he noted. “Even against Brighton we were very motivated to try and win this game and obviously the last game of the season, at home in front of our own fans we want to win and end on a high with a good feeling, lifting the trophy.”
Looking ahead to the celebrations, Gakpo added: “I think the people around here explained to us how the trophy parade was before and it was crazy, let me say it like that, so we are very curious to see what will happen.”
