Long-term transfer target hints he's READY for Liverpool move
Frendrup a Serie A statistical marvel
Following another stellar campaign for the Serie A side, Frendrup is once again considered a target.
Last month JuveFC revealed that Liverpool were among many potential suitors for the Denmark international, who scored two goals for his club side in the Italian top flight last season.
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'Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Brentford from England are also keen on the midfielder. Liverpool is seeking to bolster their ahead of next season, with manager Arne Slot reportedly considering Frendrup's energetic and combative style as an ideal addition to his team.'
And it's no wonder Frendrup has stood out to Slot and his staff.
Across the Serie A season according to FOTMOB, he won 61 tackles - placing him in the 100th percentile among players in his position.
He also finished in the 96th percentile for duels won (173), the 100th for interceptions (47), the 97th for recoveries (184) and the 100th for possessions won in the final third (20).
Frendrup admits he's a Liverpool fan?
In a recent interview the 24-year-old hinted at his ideal destination when discussing transfer links with other clubs.
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In a potential sign of encouragement for Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes, the midfielder expressed a preference for Liverpool.
"I am flattered by links with some big clubs,' he told GIVEMESPORT.
"However, my only focus is on Genoa. I like to stay in the present. It's nice to see my name mentioned with Premier League or European teams, but I think it's important to keep my feet on the ground and stay in the present.
"As a child, I grew up watching a lot of the Premier League, and Liverpool games in particular. I have always liked Steven Gerrard. He was the player I watched the most when I was younger. Generally, people in Denmark either follow Liverpool or Manchester United!"
Brentford and West Ham are among the Premier League teams mooted as potential destinations in the same GIVEMESPORT report - while Fiorentina and AC Milan are also thought to be keen.
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