Liverpool want Frenkie de Jong to replace Ryan Gravenberch
Liverpool supposedly wants to sign Barcelona Midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a possible replacement for Ryan Gravenberch, according to Spanish media. Transfers.
After joining Bayern Munich from Ajax Amsterdam in 2022, the 22-year-old struggled to find regular playing time at the Allianz Arena. So he decided to leave the Bavarian club last year to play regularly and develop his career and Jurgen Klopp He chose to bring him to the Reds.
After moving to Anfield, the Dutchman took some time to adapt to his new surroundings and has now established himself as a key player in Arne Slot's starting XI this season. After Klopp left at the end of last season, Liverpool opted to hire the former Feyenoord coach to replace the German.
Gravenberch has been helping the Merseyside club set up a first division carrying the title this season has also guided his team to the top of the standings. champions league table.
Now, Transfers says that, having been impressed by Gravenberch's resurgence this season, real Madrid They have expressed their interest in signing him and could take the step to hire him in January.
De Jong to Liverpool
Liverpool do not want to let their star leave yet but have been exploring the market to replace the former Ajax star if they fail to retain him, with De Jong emerging as a serious option.
The report says that acquiring the Dutch international will not be easy or cheap for the Anfield club. It is valued at around £50 million per Transfer market and has entered the final two years of his current contract.
Therefore, Barcelona could be willing to sell him next year to avoid losing him for free in 2026. De Jong is a talented player and could be a smart acquisition for Liverpool if they buy him.
Slot is interested in signing a new midfielder and tried last summer but ultimately failed. Therefore, regardless of whether Liverpool sell Gravenberch or not, they are likely to try to sign a new midfielder next year as a possible replacement for Wataru Endo, who has fallen out of favor with Slot this season.
