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Liverpool we're locked in talks with Bayern Munich, thrashing out a deal for midfielder Ryan Gravenberch
Liverpool have been long-time admirers of the Holland under-21 international, who made the move to the Allianz Arena from boyhood club Ajax last summer.
Since sealing a £16m switch to the German champions, Gravenberch has started just three Bundesliga games
Who is the 21-year-old midfielder who could become the Reds' fourth signing of the summer?
Gravenberch is a 21-year-old box-to-box midfielder who plays for Bayern Munich and Holland's under-21 side.
The midfielder has long been touted as one of the brightest prospects on the European scene, and in 2020 was described as "arguably the cream of the crop" by ESPN in the Ajax team
That list also included Antony - who was sold to Manchester United last summer for £86m - and Mohammed Kudus.
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"Gravenberch briefly tasted first-team action in the league as a 16-year-old in September 2018, but had to wait more than a year for another Eredivisie outing," read the profile of the 21-year-old. "The wait paid off, however, as the part defensive, part box-to-box central midfielder is now being monitored by all the top clubs in Europe.
"Exceptionally easy on the eye with his elegant movement and calm, measured passing, his ability to keep the game flowing by moving the ball on with few touches has ensured that the technically brilliant Gravenberch is now an undisputed regular.
"Equipped with quick feet, plus the close control, vision and playmaking skills to help set up chances when cutting inside on his favoured left foot, the trigger-happy youngster is a mixed bag of creativity, unpredictability and explosiveness."
Gravenberch primarily plays as a central midfielder with a particular onus on being a creative tool in the attacking areas
If he is to arrive at Anfield, it is expected the 21-year-old would battle against Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszla for one of the advanced No.8 roles.
However, don't be surprised to see Jurgen Klopp deploy the Dutchman as a No.6 in some games, as he did with Gravenberch's compatriot Gini Wijnaldum.
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