Liverpool open talks with Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong

Jeremie Frimpong is a wanted man (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool have moved to make Jeremie Frimpong their first signing of the summer by opening talks with the Bayer Leverkusen defender.

Reds head coach Arne Slot is in the market for a new right-back following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the season.