Liverpool ready to ditch 2025 summer signing after just a year with replacement identified

Liverpool are already considering replacing one of their high-profile summer signings less than a year since he joined the club.

Arne Slot's side have endured a disappointing season following on from winning the Premier League title in his first campaign, with the club fighting to secure Champions League football.

The Reds have been knocked out of all cup competitions as we head into the season's conclusion, however, spirits will be lifted after a last gasp winner in the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson stadium.

Virgil Van Dijk rose highest to nod home in the 100th minute, after Beto had cancelled out Mo Salah's first half opener in front of the travelling fans.

Despite the victory, goals from Van Dijk and Salah probably sum up Liverpool's campaign, with Slot's £400m spending summer spree not having the expected results.

While the likes of Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni and Hugo Ekitike have been hit with serious injuries, the likes of Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz have largely flattered to deceive.

Liverpool interested in Frimpong replacement

And if reports are to be believed Frimpong could find himself replaced ahead of next season, with Tuttomercatoweb linking the Anfield side to Inter Milan and Dutch International Denzel Dumfries.

While Frimpong has also suffered with injury setbacks, making just 10 Premier League starts despite Conor Bradley being ruled out with an ACL injury since January has raised concerns.

The Dutch international was highly-rated in Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, winning the Bundesliga unbeaten in the 23/24 season where he played in a more advanced role.

Jeremie Frimpong in action vs PSG (credit: getty)

Frimpong has been used by Slot as an out-and-out winger at times, but was initially expected to be the long-term replacement to Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Dumfries is not a new target for Liverpool, with the report claiming Inter rejected an approach in January for the full-back's services on loan.

The 30-year-old is reported to have a £21.7 million release clause in his contract, with multiple European clubs assessing his situation ahead of the transfer window.