Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Jeremie Frimpong as the youngster is linked with a move to Manchester United. Frimpong is reportedly keen on a move to Manchester United but FC Bayern and Barcelona are interested in signing the former Celtic star. Interest in Frimpong is good news for Celtic, who have a sell-on in the Dutch Internationalist.
Jeremie Frimpong, keen on Manchester United possible move — not advanced yet as his agent met with #MUFC, FC Bayern and Barcelona. 🇳🇱
Interest in Frimpong doesn’t change the situation of Diogo Dalot at this stage as new long-term contract talks are still ongoing. pic.twitter.com/ljyRLn3Q7y
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 10, 2023
The young fullback joined Leverkusen in January 2021 after an impressive spell with Celtic; he was only there for 18 months. Frimpong, who turned 22 in December, will be attracting interest in the summer as he looks for another move in his short career.
The move has paid dividends for both Celtic and the player as he has been able to push on after struggling to see a path under Neil Lennon in the 2020/21 season. Now, he is attracting interest with powerful running down the right-hand side.
Reports have previously indicated that a fee of up to £50m could be reached, resulting in a great sell-on returning to Celtic Park. Celtic, who paid £350,000 for the player’s services from Manchester City, received an offer they couldn’t refuse for Frimpong and it was off to the Bundesliga and Bayer Leverkusen for Jeremie for a fee on £13m. Even with a sell on clause due to City, Celtic will likely net a tidy sum on Frimpong’s next move.
United boss Erik Ten Haag has already targeted a number of Dutch players since arriving from Ajax. Frimpong would certainly suit the aggressive style at United but much depends on whether the club are sold by The Glazers this summer or not.
