Ryan Gravenberch quietly convinced Jurgen Klopp about Liverpool transfer three years ago
Ryan Gravenberch could become Liverpool's latest midfield signing after the Reds opened transfer talks with Bayern Munich earlier this week.
The Dutchman has been high on the Reds' wanted list for several months as Jurgen Klopp overhauls his engine-room options. If signed, he will add to a £110m splurge that has seen Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo already brought in.
Should Liverpool sign Gravenberch, his arrival would be no surprise. It was reported by Sky Sports back in April that the Reds had held positive talks with the Netherlands international's representatives, having also met with his agent, Rafaela Pimenta, at the turn of the year. The Brazilian, who reportedly no longer represents the player, was spotted at Anfield in January.
Consequently, the 21-year-old's future has been the subject of speculation all summer long despite only joining Bayern last year. After all, you must have been living under a rock if you were not aware that Gravenberch wasn’t happy with his situation last season.
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Signed for an initial £16m from Ajax last summer, the Netherlands international would make 33 appearances for the Bavarians in all competitions. However, he started just three times in the Bundesliga, and six times overall, as they won the title on the last day of the season.
This term his circumstances have not improved, with a nine-minute substitute appearance his sole contribution to Bayern's three outings so far. As a result, despite the Bundesliga outfit previously wanting to retain his services, they are now willing to
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