Bayern Munich are reportedly reluctant to sell Liverpool target Ryan Gravenberch this summer.
The Reds want to bring Gravenberch to Anfield this summer after giving up their chase for number one midfield target Jude Bellingham. Jurgen Klopp’s side had made Bellingham their priority signing this summer as they begin their squad overhaul.
But they have had to back down from the race because of the amount of money needed to finance the deal. Borussia Dortmund want in excess of 130 million Euros to sell Bellingham, and Liverpool do not want to spend that sum for just a single player when they can use that amount to acquire three or four signings in other areas of the pitch where they have needs.
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The Red have turned their attention to former Ajax midfielder Graevenberch, who is also drawing interest from other Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United.
According to BILD’s football chief Christian Falk, Liverpool has already held a round of talks with the Dutchman’s agents. According to the report, Jurgen Klopp really wants the midfielder at Anfield this summer.
However, Bayern, for the moment, insists they do not want to lose the 20-year-old, who they only signed last year from Ajax.
But Bayern’s primary motivation in keeping Gravenberch is to have him as cover for incoming midfielder Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig. That situation could force Gravenberch to push for a move away to Anfield, where he could be guaranteed more game time.
Apart from Gravenberch, Liverpool are also monitoring the situation of Chelsea duo Connor Gallagher and Mason Mount. At the same time, Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is also high on their midfield wishlist this summer.
