Ryan Gravenberch Requests Transfer from Bayern Munich Amid Interest from Manchester United and Liverpool
Ryan Gravenberch, the 21-year-old midfielder, has expressed his desire to leave Bayern Munich before the transfer deadline this week. Reports from Germany suggest that both Manchester United and Liverpool have shown interest in signing the talented player.
Gravenberch joined Bayern Munich last year in a €18.5 million (£16m) deal from Ajax. However, he struggled to secure a regular role in his first season in Germany. With both United and Liverpool looking to strengthen their midfield options, talks have been held with Gravenberch’s representatives.
According to Sport1, Gravenberch’s management team has informed Bayern Munich of the player’s desire to leave the club before the transfer window closes. While Bayern has not received a concrete offer for the Netherlands international, they are now open to a deal after previously ruling out a move earlier this summer.
Liverpool, in particular, remains in the market for a new central midfielder and has engaged in extensive talks with Gravenberch’s representatives over the past few months. However, they face strong competition from Manchester United, who could hold an advantage as Erik ten Hag, United’s manager, has previously worked with Gravenberch at Ajax.
In an interesting twist, Bayern Munich is also exploring the possibility of signing Scott McTominay from Manchester United. This potential swap deal could open the door for Gravenberch to move in the opposite direction to Old Trafford.
Gravenberch himself made it clear in June that he would seek a transfer if he did not receive more playing opportunities at Bayern Munich. He expressed his disappointment at not getting enough minutes on the pitch and emphasized the importance of regular playing time at his age.
The young midfielder stated, “I hope this can happen at Bayern Munich, otherwise we’ll just have to look further. I told everyone that I don’t want another year like that. Of course, you can’t always be in the starting XI, but you can still play regularly and get a lot of minutes.”
As the transfer deadline approaches, it remains to be seen which club will secure Gravenberch’s services. Both Manchester United and Liverpool have a strong interest in the talented midfielder, and negotiations are ongoing.
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In conclusion, Ryan Gravenberch’s desire to leave Bayern Munich has attracted attention from Manchester United and Liverpool. The 21-year-old midfielder is seeking more playing opportunities and is open to a move before the transfer deadline. Both clubs are actively engaged in talks with Gravenberch’s representatives as they look to strengthen their midfield options. The potential swap deal involving Scott McTominay adds another layer of intrigue to the situation. As fans eagerly await the outcome, it remains to be seen which club will secure the services of this promising young talent.