Ryan Gravenberch: The Dutchman Set to Bring a “Really Interesting Skillset” to Anfield

Liverpool are in talks with Bayern Munich over a late move for Ryan Gravenberch – a player they have tracked since his breakthrough at Ajax. The 21-year-old Dutchman is expected to become the latest summer signing for Liverpool, and he will bring a “really interesting skillset” to Anfield.

Gravenberch Struggled to Settle at Bayern

Having been given an indication that the midfielder would join earlier in the year, the Reds have bided their time as Thomas Tuchel mulled over his decision. Now, Gravenberch is due to depart the Allianz Arena and, despite competition from Man United, Liverpool are seen as favourites for a deal that could be as low as £25.8 million.

Gravenberch struggled to settle at Bayern, having joined from Ajax a year ago. Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard believes there is “definitely something there” in Gravenberch.

“There are lots of players who look good in the Eredivisie and good for Ajax that don’t necessarily make that leap,” Hatchard told This Is Anfield. “But I think there’s still a feeling that he has a really interesting skillset. He’s really good at avoiding the press, he’s really good at snaking his way through challenges, he can score spectacular goals – we know that. So there’s definitely something there. He’s still very, very young as well, there’s no need to rush to judgement on him.”

Gravenberch’s Untapped Potential Could Resemble a Bargain

As Hatchard explains, Gravenberch only turned 21 in May and, therefore, there is no cause to write him off after a difficult campaign in Bavaria. Gravenberch only made six starts among his 33 appearances during last season with Bayern, and this term has made just one, nine-minute cameo from a possible three games. It is clear that he is out of the starting picture under Tuchel, but as Liverpool weigh up a move, his untapped potential could resemble a bargain.

Conclusion

Ryan Gravenberch is set to become the latest summer signing for Liverpool and bring a “really interesting skillset” to Anfield. Despite struggling to settle at Bayern Munich, Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard believes there is “definitely something there” in the 21-year-old Dutchman. With Liverpool weighing up a move for Gravenberch, his untapped potential could resemble a bargain.