Jeremie Frimpong’s Anfield future looks uncertain, with Liverpool reportedly weighing up a January move for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde.

Why Liverpool Are Running Out of Patience With Frimpong

Football Insider claims the Reds are increasingly open to selling the 25-year-old, who arrived from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5million in 2025 but has yet to justify the outlay.

After starting the first two Premier League games under Andoni Iraola, Frimpong has been left on the bench for the next four. The 3-0 loss to Manchester City did his cause no favours. Jeremy Doku caused him problems during a 15-minute cameo, and Rayan Cherki also got past him before City’s second goal.

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown suggests Liverpool may question whether the Dutchman meets their standards. Conor Bradley’s injury troubles add further urgency to the search for right-back reinforcements.

Could Jules Kounde Solve Liverpool’s Right-Back Problem?

Kounde has reportedly slipped out of Hansi Flick’s starting XI at Barcelona, and Liverpool are monitoring the situation. His ability to play at right-back or centre-back is a big part of the appeal. Reports suggest an offer of around £60million could tempt the Catalans to sell.

Our Take on Frimpong and Kounde

Frimpong’s attacking threat is undeniable, but elite opponents punish defensive lapses quickly, and City showed exactly that.

Kounde is a more rounded, composed option who would give Iraola extra tactical flexibility. However, spending £60million on a replacement so soon would be a costly way to admit the Frimpong signing has not worked.