Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong had a ‘secret meeting’ with Bayern Munich amidst links to Manchester United, according to reports.
Frimpong has been outstanding under Liverpool managerial target Xabi Alonso this term, providing a ridiculous 22 goal contributions in 33 appearances from wing-back.
He is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in world football this summer, with a £34million release clause in his contract becoming active.
A host of Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Manchester United have been heavily linked with the Dutch international.
However, whenever a Bundesliga player not already playing for them is performing well, Bayern are interested.
The Bavarians’ interest has been confirmed by German transfer expert Christian Falk, who says there will be a transfer ‘poker game’ between the Bundesliga giants and Manchester United this summer.
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Falk states that Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is eager to sign his compatriot but is behind in the race after Bayern officials held a ‘secret meeting’ with Frimpong.
‘Manchester United has to prepare for a poker game with FC Bayern,’ Falk said in his CaughtOffside column.
‘The Munich team is specifically interested in Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. Erik ten Hag also wants to bring his compatriot to Manchester United. The right-back has a release clause of €40m.
‘I heard that Frimpong could imagine a move to Munich. Because: There was already a secret meeting with the player in a Cologne hotel in the past. At that time, Frimpong would have agreed to a change. However, Bayern opted for Noussair Mazraoui at the time because the player from Ajax
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