Liverpool and Manchester United must pay £30 million to sign Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich, as the midfielder could still move clubs.
According to Pete O’Rourke on Football Insider, Bayern Munich will demand at least £30 million from suitors for Ryan Gravenberch. The 21-year-old midfield target for Liverpool and Manchester United could still move clubs as he is unhappy with his situation in Germany.
Ryan Gravenberch has not been given enough guarantees about his role at Bayern Munich, which is why there are persistent links about a move away. Thomas Tuchel values the player but cannot make him a starter yet, considering the options he has before the Dutchman.
In any case, Premier League sides Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping tabs on the midfielder and could make a move before the transfer deadline. As per the report, those clubs would take £30 million to tempt Bayern Munich into a sale.
The only minor question is the squad depth Bayern will lose in midfield, although they could find a replacement if the transfer happens well in time. Liverpool have been keen on the midfielder for some time now and could see him as a cheaper alternative to other targets.
Liverpool have been searching for a new midfielder since the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho. The arrival of Wataru Endo seems like a short-term stop-gap option, but Jurgen Klopp would love a long-term solution. They have chased Cheick Doucoure and recently ceded pursuit of Andre as Fluminense rejected their latest offer for the midfielder.
Considering everything else, Gravenberch, for £30 million, will come across as a cost-effective solution to their midfield. Similarly, Manchester United could look at the Dutchman as they continue to mind their spending. Erik ten Hag had wanted a midfielder in this window, and the club has not moved ahead with the Sofyan Amrabat chase.
The media have recently pointed towards a new left-back signing as a cover for Luke Shaw. Whether that takes them away from pursuing a midfielder remains the question. In any case, Gravenberch remains an option and certainly someone the club could look at before the transfer deadline.
Manchester United need some balance in their central areas, and the 21-year-old midfield target could fill the void if needed. Any deal must happen well in time for Bayern to consider a replacement.
