Ryan Gravenberch`s agent has made a bold appeal to Real Madrid, expressing a desire for the player to join the Spanish club, which is another potential transfer concern for Liverpool.
Liverpool is already facing the likely departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Real Madrid, recently defeated by Arsenal in the Champions League, have also shown interest in Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.
Contract uncertainties surround key Liverpool players Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah, both potentially free agents in July. However, there are reports of progress in negotiations to keep them at Anfield.
Now, Gravenberch, a 22-year-old midfielder who has impressed under Arne Slot, could also be considering a move away.
His agent, Jose Rodriguez, stated, “we would love him to join Real Madrid.”
Rodriguez mentioned that Barcelona had previously attempted to sign Gravenberch at age 16, but the decision was made to prioritize his development at Ajax.
Speaking about the present, Rodriguez asserted, “He`s good enough for Real Madrid. We would love for him to play for them.”
However, Liverpool fans may find some reassurance in Rodriguez`s suggestion that a transfer this year is unlikely.
He explained, “Liverpool would demand a significant fee. I am aware that Real Madrid has been monitoring him, but a move is currently improbable.”
Gravenberch has become a vital component of Liverpool`s midfield this season, often playing alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
The Dutch international, who arrived from Bayern Munich in 2023, initially played a supporting role under Jurgen Klopp.
After Liverpool`s unsuccessful pursuit of Martin Zubimendi, Slot repositioned Gravenberch from a more attacking position to a No. 6 role.
His strong performances have established him as a standout player in the Premier League this season. Liverpool, despite expectations of a rebuilding phase, are currently leading the league by a significant margin.
Liverpool`s next match is against West Ham as they aim to solidify their lead in the Premier League title race.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid is reportedly focused on reinforcing their defense.
Besides Alexander-Arnold and potentially Konate, Real Madrid is also interested in signing Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth.
Micky van de Ven`s agent has also indicated that the Tottenham player could eventually move to a major club like Real Madrid.
