Liverpool sanction Trent Alexander-Arnold sale to Real Madrid and move for Frimpong replacement

Liverpool move early to land Alexander-Arnold successor — then let Trent go

Liverpool have executed a dramatic right-back reshuffle, agreeing a deal to sell Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid while moving quickly to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as his replacement.

This double development, confirmed in recent reporting from BBC Sport, marks one of the most significant transfer stories of the week and reshapes both Liverpool’s back line and Real Madrid’s long-term planning.

Alexander-Arnold deal brings Real Madrid their new marquee right-back

BBC Sport report that Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Liverpool to sign England right-back Alexander-Arnold. The Spanish club have also paid Liverpool to sign him early, accelerating the move rather than waiting out his contract.

The early-payment element is a key detail: it underlines how highly Real Madrid rate Alexander-Arnold and their determination to secure him immediately rather than risk complications later. It also suggests Liverpool were willing to sanction the departure now in exchange for a stronger financial package.

While the precise fee and contract length are not disclosed in the available reports, BBC’s coverage frames it as a major transfer for both clubs, with Alexander-Arnold leaving Anfield for one of Europe’s most powerful teams.

Liverpool act fast to sign Frimpong from Leverkusen

Almost simultaneously, Liverpool have signed Netherlands international right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5m. BBC Sport describe the move as a completed transfer, with Frimpong arriving to bolster Liverpool’s options on the right of defence.

Frimpong’s signing is widely interpreted as linked to Alexander-Arnold’s departure: Liverpool needed a high-level replacement at right-back, and the 29.5m fee reflects their belief that he can step directly into a key role.