“I can’t change his mind, because it’s his decision to go to Arsenal after talking to Mikel Arteta” – Musiala confirmed that his German compatriot is most likely to join the Gunners on €50 million January deal

In recent months, Arsenal have emerged as a potential suitor for Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong, making him a key transfer target for next year. The Gunners see the 23-year-old as an upgrade on their current right-backs Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Mikel Arteta and Edu see Frimpong not only as a specialist on the right but also as a versatile player who can cover the entire midfield.

Expectations for Frimpong’s potential move have increased as there is talk that the €40m (£34m) buyout clause in his contract could be activated this summer, making him a tempting option for Arsenal.

Jeremie Frimpong made his name in 2021 when he joined Bayer Leverkusen after being in the youth system at Celtic and Manchester City. In the current season, he has made 20 appearances for the Bundesliga’s leading team, contributing an impressive six goals and nine assists.

Frimpong has made 115 appearances, 17 goals and 29 assists for the club. His playing style has been compared to Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star Achraf Hakimi. Frimpong has the characteristics of a right winger in attack rather than a traditional right defender, as he is extremely quick in the final third and has a strong sense of decisive passing. Despite his offensive tendencies, he is also praised for his defensive efforts, which are characterized by quick attacks.