JEREMIE FRIMPONG touched down in the UK on a private jet today to complete his £29.5million move to Liverpool.
The Bayer Leverkusen right-back, 24, had a medical last week after the Premier League champions met the Dutchman’s release clause.
Now Frimpong is ready to finalise his transfer and become Arne Slot’s first summer signing.
His imminent arrival coincides with the departure of long-serving full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is set to join Real Madrid.
He is set to be in competition with homegrown talent Conor Bradley, 21, for the right-back spot.
Frimpong will increase the Dutch influence at Anfield, alongside captain Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo.
Kop boss Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp and won the league title during his first season in charge, is also from the Netherlands.
Liverpool are also closing in on a second high-profile signing from Leverkusen — midfielder Florian Wirtz.
The German sensation’s parents met Anfield officials a fortnight ago.
And Slot’s men appear to be edging out Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich in the race for the £126million-rated midfielder.
Manchester City initially held an interest in Wirtz but withdrew from the transfer race last week.
City had considered signing him as a replacement for the outgoing Kevin De Bruyne.
However, the overall cost of a potential deal was deemed too high.
The Cityzens were said to be concerned that such a move would not represent good value for money.
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