Fabrizio Romano has dropped incredible news for Liverpool fans just before deadline day, as The Reds have agreed a deal with Bayern Munich for the transfer of Ryan Gravenberch.
“Ryan Gravenberch to Liverpool, here we go! €40m plus €5m in add-ons, 5 year deal, he will fly to Liverpool this evening
“Agreement in place and medical tests booked.
“Deal was negotiated by Jose Fortes Rodrigues from Raiola.”
Medical Test Already Booked
Liverpool have been monitoring the Dutch midfielder throughout the transfer window and a deal is now imminent. It is expected that the player’s move to Anfield will be made official on the deadline day of the summer transfer window.
According to reports, the Merseyside club has agreed to pay a transfer fee of approximately £34 million plus an additional £4 million in prospective add-ons. Upon his arrival, the footballer will sign a five-year contract.
If the midfielder matches up to the potential he showed while playing for Ajax, Liverpool might have gotten a good deal. After first denying reports of the 21-year-old’s departure, Bayern President Herbert Hainer later referred to Gravenberch as “incredibly talented.”
David Ornstein has reported that the Dutchman will fly to England in the coming hours and is planning to complete his medicals on Friday. The player is keen to leave the German giants as he wants regular playing time.
The 21-year-old has struggled to adapt to the Bundesliga since his arrival last summer and only made three starts in the entirety of the 2022/23 season.
Florian Plettenberg has revealed that Jurgen Klopp was crucial in the player’s decision to approve the transfer after the German manager convinced the Netherlands international of his sporting project. The journalist also confirmed that the transfer is “a done deal”.
What Will Gravenberch Add to Liverpool’s Midfield?
The six-foot-two midfielder has a strong physical presence that compliments his technical ability. He will provide much-needed robustness and strength to the otherwise technical but physically lacking Liverpool midfield.
Although the midfielder is adaptable and can play a variety of roles, he excels as a box-to-box midfielder in a double pivot. He can participate in every stage of the attack, from the buildup to the final third, thanks to his skill set.
The product of the Ajax youth academy is a superb ball advancer. With Dominik Szoboszlai playing a more offensive role with Alexis MacAllister and Gravenberch in midfield, any side could potentially be dominated in the middle of the park.