Transfer news: Liverpool have made their decision on a summer transfer move for midfielder ‘Better’ than Bellingham

Transfer news: Liverpool have made their decision on a summer transfer move for midfielder ‘Better’ than Bellingham

As a result of contract expirations and aging legs, the Reds must completely restructure their midfield during the summer transfer window.

Liverpool’s top target was Jude Bellingham, but numerous sources indicate the Reds won’t make a move for him.

According to Jurgen Klopp, quantity and quality are both important, which would be problematic given Bellingham’s price.

Ryan Gravenberch (Getty images)

In light of this, Liverpool is reportedly interested in other midfielders, notably Gravenberch of Bayern Munich.

The Reds and the international from the Netherlands are now the subject of an update from BILD.

A Liverpool delegation has reportedly sought talks with Gravenberch’s camp over the past few days.

‘Talks should also take place in Holland’ over the player, added the BILD report.

Liverpool aren’t believed to have made contact with Bayern, who rate the player highly and don’t really want to sell.

‘This role does not correspond to my ideas’
Gravenberch certainly ticks a lot of boxes for Liverpool, including talent and value.

Goal.com have reported that the dynamic midfielder should cost around £25million.

If true, this would be an absolute bargain for one of the best young midfielders in world football.

Julian Nagelsmann previously said the Dutchman “will be one of the best midfielders in the world.”

Meanwhile, Rafael van der Vaart has claimed that Gravenberch is actually a better player than Bellingham.

“What I think is the big difference (between the two players),” Van der Vaart told Ziggo Sport.

“Bellingham is a step lower at a club and always plays.

“I think Gravenberch is better than him, in every way. Especially physically.”

While BILD’s report claims Bayern don’t want to sell, Goal.com claimed the opposite.

Furthermore, Gravenberch has made it clear he wants a more prominent role at Bayern.

“Although I also play, it’s mainly training,” the German outlet quoted him as saying.

“That has to change next season, then I really want to play weekly again.

“I haven’t spoken to the club’s management yet, so I’ll wait and see what happens.

“It is clear that this role does not correspond to my ideas.”