LIVERPOOL are reportedly chasing Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.
But the ex-Ajax player is believed to prefer linking up with ex-boss Erik ten Hag over at Old Trafford, according to Foot Mercato.
According to Santi Aouna, Jurgen Klopp is keen to sign the Dutch midfielder after he had a difficult debut season in the Bundesliga.
He tweeted: “Liverpool have reactivated their pursuit of Ryan Gravenberch this week.
“The player is open to a move to England.
“Talks ongoing with his entourage.
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“The Bayern midfielder is still on Manchester United’s list, although no offer has yet been made.”
After completing a £16m move from Ajax last summer, Gravenberch, 21, scored only once in 33 appearances across all competitions.
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However, he was limited to just three league starts as he failed to establish himself under both Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel.
The Dutch international is now ready to depart the Allianz Arena and make a move to England but it may not be to Anfield.
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Prior to completing a £16million move to Bayern last summer, Gravenberch played under Ten Hag at Ajax from 2018-2022.
He made 72 appearances and scored seven goals during his spell for ten Hag’s team.
Meanwhile, Klopp is desperate for a new defensive midfielder after Sunday’s 1-1- draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
After losing seven numbers of last season’s squad the Reds have only recruited Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Now missing out on Moses Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Mauricio Potchettino Liverpool is on the hunt to fill in the gaps left by Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.
However, no offers have been made yet from either Premier League side.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
