Liverpool ‘hold talks with Dutch midfielder’s father’ as Jurgen Klopp lines up transfers after moving on from Bellingham
LIVERPOOL have stepped up their pursuit of Bayern Munich star Ryan Gravenberch, according to reports.
The Reds are keen to upgrade their midfield in the summer after a disappointing campaign.
Jurgen Klopp has promised arrivals and Gravenberch is seemingly a key target for the club.
Liverpool had been linked with Jude Bellingham but that interest has faded with Borussia Dortmund demanding £130million for the England international.
Gravenberch is a much cheaper alternative with a projected price tag of just £25million.
And Liverpool made a move to land the Netherlands international this week by meeting with his father, according to The Times.
The Reds have reportedly been tracking Gravenberch for some time with the 20-year-old initially bursting onto the scene at Ajax.
His impressive performances for the Dutch champions earned him a £21m move to Bayern last summer, where his career has stalled somewhat.
Gravenberch has made just three starts this season, only one of which has been in the Bundesliga, with ex-boss Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel preferring more experienced options.
That means the German giants could be open to letting the youngster leave at the end of the season, with Liverpool big admirers.
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Liverpool’s midfield overhaul could also see Chelsea star Mason Mount arrive on a free.
Mount is said to be the Reds’ number one summer target after ending their interest in Bellingham, though the Blues are plotting one last push to convince Mount to sign a long-term deal.
Liverpool are also interested in another Chelsea midfielder, Conor Gallagher, with Klopp a fan of the 23-year-old.