One position that has consistently been under scrutiny for improvement is the right-back role, presently held down admirably by Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vázquez.
Nevertheless, the club’s management has contemplated enhancing the right flank to provide competition for Carvajal, especially given that Vázquez doesn’t fit the mold of a typical defender.
Juni Calafat has consistently viewed Jeremie Frimpong, currently with Bayer Leverkusen, as a potential reinforcement for the right-back position.
However, the Dutchman may not remain with Leverkusen for much longer, as he has a summer release clause set at €40 million—a relatively modest amount considering his quality and the financial potential of the Premier League.
Chelsea, under the management of Mauricio Pochettino, has taken a keen interest in Frimpong, particularly due to concerns about Reece James’ frequent injuries. The English club is prepared to invest substantially and is looking to finalize the deal swiftly to preclude other interested clubs, such as Real Madrid, from securing Frimpong’s services in the coming months.
Florentino Pérez and José Ángel Sánchez are cognizant of this situation, and the onus is now on them to take action if they wish to avoid losing out on the promising right-back.
