Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly prepared to cough up €50 million to sign 20-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.
According to a report by Tutto Mercato Web, Liverpool and Newcastle United have approached Bayern Munich over a possible deal for Ryan Gravenberch in the summer transfer window. The two Premier League clubs are ready to pay €50 million to sign the 20-year-old midfielder. And he is also a target for Manchester United.
Ryan Gravenberch has endured a frustrating stint since joining Bayern Munich last summer. The Dutch midfielder was a highly sought-after figure in the transfer market after starting his professional career strongly at Ajax. But he has been a bit-part player for the Bavarian giants this term.
The 20-year-old has turned out 30 times across all competitions thus far this season. But he has managed only 820 minutes of game time, a paltry return for a promising midfielder. However, Gravenberch’s stock remains high, with several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Newcastle United, interested in him.
Liverpool will lose three midfielders in the summer transfer window as free agents. James Miner will join Brighton & Hove Albion, while Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s futures remain uncertain. In addition, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have struggled to perform at their usual levels this season. Meanwhile, Thiago Alcantara has struggled with a raft of injuries this term.
Gravenberch has thus emerged as a viable target for Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp viewing the 20-year-old as his priority candidate to bolster the midfield. But Liverpool will face stiff competition from Newcastle United in the race to sign the Dutch midfielder. And both clubs are ready to fork out €50 million to secure his services this summer.
Newcastle United will enter the market in the summer transfer window looking for a long-term partner for Bruno Guimaraes. While Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock have improved a lot under Eddie Howe, Gravenberch will be an upgrade on both. So it is hardly surprising that Newcastle will be ready to pay €50 million to sign him.
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But recent reports have claimed that Bayern Munich will not entertain offers for the 20-year-old midfielder. Recouping €50 million will hand the Bundesliga champions a handy profit on their investment last summer. Meanwhile, Manchester United will also look to test Bayern’s resolve with an offer.
