After Liverpool’s pursuit of Jude Bellingham ended in midweek, the Reds have been heavily linked with several midfielders both in England and Germany. On Friday evening, the German newspaper BILD reported that Klopp’s interest in Bayern midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has taken another step.
According to the newspaper, Liverpool have contacted Gravenberch’s agent to hear how his situation looks in the summer.
“There has been a meeting between Liverpool and Ryan Gravenberch’s agent. No bid has been submitted yet. Bayern stand their ground: Gravenberch is not for sale”. wrote journalist Christian Falk on Friday.
Saturday night is also coming Jonathan Northcroft i The Times with similar news. He substantiates the claims from Falk, but also provides more details. According to the English journalist, the expected price tag should be around 25 million pounds.
“A representative from Liverpool was in the Netherlands on Tuesday to speak with Gravenberch’s father, Ryan senior. He is responsible for his son’s career,” writes Northcroft.
Then both German and English newspapers have been out with fairly similar information about Liverpool’s interest in Gravenberch. It could be a sign that something is up.
Looking towards the Bundesliga and Premier League
It is not only Gravenberch who is being linked to the Reds this weekend. according to Graeme Bailey i 90min.com should there also be interest in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Florian Neuhaus. It is a player Klopp and co have been linked to on several occasions in the past.
The midfielder will soon enter the final year of his contract with the German club, and will thus be possible to get hold of for a cheaper price in the summer.
“Liverpool is one of several clubs that are interested. Neuhaus is on the club’s list of potential transfers, and the Reds admire the 26-year-old», they write.
Last but not least, the link to Brighton player Alexis McAllister continues. According to Football Insider, Brighton are said to be open to accepting bids of around £60m. Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be interested in signing the Argentine.
“The Merseyside club are looking to recruit new faces in midfield and have made McAllister one of their top targets after pulling out of the race for Jude Bellingham,” writes the paper.
There will be many rumors in the coming time, and most of them should be taken with a pinch of salt, but it may seem that Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool are starting to make a good plan for the summer.
