Today’s Best Transfer Gossip & Rumours with Whispers Five: Liverpool want Dutchman to replace Alexander-Arnold

Jeremie Frimpong transfer
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The Reds identify an ideal replacement for their outgoing right-back, while Los Blancos look to add a new left-back to their ranks. Join us for the round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Tuesday.

Liverpool interested in Frimpong

With Trent Alexander-Arnold having announced his decision to depart Anfield, Liverpool have accelerated their efforts to sign a new right-back.

According to Sky Germany, the Reds could try to replace the Real Madrid-bound superstar with Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong. The 24-year-old attacking right-back, who has registered 12 assists this season,  has a £29.4m-33.6million release clause. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5

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Grimaldo on Real's radar

Now that Xabi Alonso's arrival has been sealed, Real Madrid have switched their focus to meeting the Spaniard's transfer demands. One of the priority positions is left-back. Ferland Mendy can't remain fit, and Fran Garcia is simply not up to the level.

A report in the Spanish publication Relevo claims Alejandro Grimaldo is being considered as an option. The Leverkusen left-back, who is a product of Barcelona's academy, is highly rated by Alonso, who believes Grimaldo could fit into Los Blancos' plans. If the Bundesliga outfit's asking price is reasonable, Real would seriously consider signing him. Whispers Rating: 3/5

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Botman to snub PSG

The return of Champions League football to St James' Park will boost Newcastle United's budget, but their intention to keep hold of their best players will lead to a drastic wage increase, putting a greater burden on the club. As such, there are question marks over the futures of Alexander Isak and Sven Botman heading into the summer.

According to The i Paper, Botman has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, but he is open to a new deal with the Magpies. Whether Newcastle would be able to offer their central defender a more lucrative contract than PSG remains to be seen. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5

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PSG and Arsenal fight for Chelsea talent

PSG are also monitoring the situation of Chelsea wonderkid Andrey Santos, who has emerged as one of Ligue 1's most promising players this term, having been involved in 15 goals for Strasbourg.

As per Le 10 Sport in France, Les Parisiens and Arsenal are keen on signing the 21-year-old midfielder, who is yet to cement his place at Chelsea despite several promising loan stints. He was signed by the Blues for £18million when he was 18. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5

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Man City agree personal terms with Savona

Manchester City spent a considerable amount of time attempting to sign Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso during the January transfer window. Now, they have set their sights on his understudy in Turin.

According to Footmercato, Pep Guardiola's side are interested in signing Nicolo Savona from Bianconeri and have already sealed a verbal agreement on personal terms with the 22-year-old. Juve are understood to be open to selling the Italian talent for the right price. Whispers Rating: 2/5

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Vishal is a writer and editor with over five years of experience in the football space. A graduate in English Literature from Delhi University, he is a Manchester United supporter and a big admirer of ball-playing centre-backs.