It was nothing but confirm the news that everyone suspected in Anfield, the goodbye of Trent Alexander-Arnold, so that the phones in the red administration were fired: What to do to replace it?
The good news is that there is vacancy, the bad is that in his status as Premier League champion, Liverpool is a very desired destination and in fact there are at least 11 candidates, according to the local press, to occupy the position.
The problem, which is not less, is that Alexander-Arnold, a player quoted at 75 million euros according to Transfermarkt, went as a free agent for the completion of his contract and left nothing in the coffers to invest in his replacement. You have to make cash on the other hand.
What real options to get to Liverpool does Muñoz have?
Strictly speaking, Daniel Muñoz is one of the important names in the panorama, but it is neither the first nor is the only option.
It must be said that, if the performance is taken into account, the Colombian is very close to the English that left: in the 24/25 season both were reported with 12 contributions for goal, a very respectable number considering that it comes from Crystal Palace, a team with good results and finalist of FA Cup, but more modest in terms of payroll.
The detail in favor of the Antioquia is that he would contribute a lot, but much more in defense. The one that is not ideal is that he is two more years, 28 years old, and that weighs in the market.
In other words, in any case, no right side has scored more goals than Daniel Muñoz in the Premier League this season, and that only two-of them Alexander-Arnold-can overcome its four assists. He is also Luis Díaz's selection partner and that would help his fast adaptation, and is not so expensive, because his price is 25 million euros, according to Transfermarkt.
Luis Díaz and Daniel Muñoz in Amalfi
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It is not plan A and maybe not plan b either
However, according to the projections of the Liverpool Echo, there are up to four very attractive options to replace Alexander-Arnold, which would be priority for a Arne Slot who, from the title, will choose his payroll on his personal tastes. It is no accident that in folder there are at least three Dutch, like him, with serious options to arrive.
The first option is the substitute he leaves, the boy Conor Bradley, who at 21 already adds 50 games with Liverpool and has managed to line up. He plays against recent injuries. If it were him, we would have to go to the market for a substitute for guarantees.
According to the source, Slot's great favorite is Jeremie Frimpong, today at Bayer Leverkusen. He already played in Liverpool, is Dutch, adds 4 goals and 11 assists in the season and is only 24 years old. The British hope that if Xabi Alonso goes to Real Madrid, the stampede in the German club would help a fast signing. The problem? It costs 50 million euros, according to Transfermarkt.
And one more option appears, with the same passport color of the boss: Denzel Dumfries, of Inter, with 29 years of age and price of 28 million euros. “As a right side, Denzel Dumfries has scored the same goals as Paul Dybala and Rafael Leao in Serie A with Inter this season,” said the newspaper, while recalling that Slot has already trained him on PSV and has great affinity with his compatriots Cody Gakpo and Van Dijk, 29 years 28 million
Finally, a letter with future projection, which would make the line behind Bradley, is Givairo Read, also Dutch, who debuted with Slot in the local league with Feyenoord at age 17. The right side has been stern wind this season, attending three goals in the 6-2 victory over the Twente, thus doubling its scoring account in its debut. He is already 18 years old and costs 12 million euros, according to Transfermarkt.
There would be several more options but those are the ones that sound stronger. It is not easy, much less, the competition for Muñoz.
