Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer in agreement over Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong transfer plan

Gary Lineker and both agree that Liverpool need to sign another right-back amid the growing Jeremie Frimpong transfer rumours. announcement last week that he will be as a free agent at the end of his contract this summer has left a vacancy in starting line-up.

21, is the obvious successor to Alexander-Arnold at right-back within the current squad. The Northern Ireland captain, who joined in 2019 as a teenager, made a strong impression in his 27 appearances this season, including a in the 2-0 win over

Yet, despite Bradley's promising talent, Liverpool are Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Frimpong, who has caught the eye thanks to his performances under Xabi Alonso over the past two years.

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According to German publication the Reds are closing in on the 24-year-old Dutch international's signature, with talks advancing over triggering his £29.5million release clause.

The issue of whether Liverpool should trust in Bradley as their main right-back or invest in a new signing like Frimpong was brought up on podcast this week.

Both Lineker and Shearer were adamant that Liverpool need to sign a new right-back to bolster their squad depth, highlighting the importance of having two capable players in each position. Meanwhile, co-host Micah Richards pointed out the difference between a back-up acquisition and signing a star like former academy ace Frimpong.

Lineker began by saying: "You need two players that can play in that position. Everyone has pretty much two players in every position now so I guess they will have to make a signing.

"It depends, I suppose, on whether they think they need a back-up right-back or do they not see anything in Conor Bradley. I think Bradley's really impressive."

Shearer chimed in with: "That doesn't surprise me, but it doesn't mean Bradley won't have a bright future because he will, I think. He's impressed me.

"But whether he's ready to go in full-time, maybe not. So that's why they'll get another one in. But you're right, they have to get another one in anyway."

Bradley's season was hampered by a persistent hamstring injury, which meant he was in and out of the starting eleven, while rarely playing the full 90 minutes whenever he did start. Despite his obvious quality, Liverpool currently have no specialised back-up for him, which means they would be left short of options if his injuries persist next season.

Richards, who himself faced stiff competition from Pablo Zabaleta for the right-back spot at City, said: "It's a tough one because when another right-back comes in, it can help you by helping you raise your game, or it can hinder you because you can lose your confidence a little bit.

"Another right-back would help, but if Frimpong comes in, he's No. 1, which could be difficult for Bradley to deal with. I think Bradley is very good. He's good going forward, he's intelligent with his runs, and he can do the one-on-one defending as well.

"The only question mark is whether he could do it on a consistent basis. When he came into the team in place of Trent, the mindset of a sub is different to a starter."

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