Bayern Munich’s rising star, Ryan Gravenberch, is feeling the heat on the bench and is eyeing a move to Anfield to join Jurgen Klopp‘s Liverpool revolution, according to reports from The Athletic.
The 20-year-old midfielder, who made a high-profile move from Ajax to Bayern last summer, has been frustrated with his lack of playing time in the Bundesliga, starting in just one league game all season.
Mirror Football reveals that Liverpool have been in talks with Gravenberch’s agent and father, Ryan Snr, and have received positive responses, indicating that the youngster is open to a move to Merseyside.
Gravenberch’s pedigree speaks for itself, having won the prestigious Johan Cruyff Award as the most talented player in Holland just two years ago.
However, his stint in Bavaria has hit a speed bump, with limited opportunities leading to his omission from the Netherlands World Cup squad.
Gravenberch Unhappy With Game-time
The young midfielder has gone public with his frustrations, stating in an interview with Voetbal International that his role needs to change in the coming months:
“Training and playing at the top level for a year is beautiful and instructive.
Although playing, it is mainly training. That has to change next season, then I really want to play weekly again.”
While Liverpool are keen to add Gravenberch’s talents to their midfield, Bayern Munich, the defending Bundesliga champions, are not eager to part with their young prodigy.
Liverpool Keen on Gravenberch
The report from The Athletic suggests that Liverpool will have to overcome the major hurdle of convincing Bayern to sell Gravenberch, as the German club sees him as a valuable asset for the future.
Bayern’s new head coach, Thomas Tuchel, who took over just a few weeks ago, has spoken highly of Gravenberch’s qualities in training and hinted at a potential expansion of his role in the team next season.
Tuchel has expressed that he sees Gravenberch as a No.8 with excellent dribbling skills and has urged him to be patient and keep fighting for his place in the squad.
With the transfer window looming, all eyes are on Gravenberch’s future. Liverpool, known for their shrewd business in the transfer market, believes that Bayern acquired Gravenberch for a steal at £22.3 million and would want a substantial profit on that fee.
However, Bayern’s reluctance to let go of their promising young talent, coupled with Tuchel’s positive remarks about Gravenberch’s abilities, could throw a wrench in Liverpool’s plans.
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