With a possible deal to signal Ryan Gravenberch gathering tempo, the place would he be almost certainly to fit in within the supervisor’s present system?
Information got here on Wednesday night that the Reds are in “talks” with Bayern Munich over a deal to carry the midfielder to Anfield within the closing days of the window.
There was some confusion amongst supporters in regards to the position the Dutchman can be requested to play ought to he arrive, with many believing that the defensive midfield space stays the precedence.
Studies earlier this month recommended that Liverpool weren’t seeking to make an extra No. 6 signing this summer season following the arrival of Wataru Endo.
It was believed that the plans had been to as a substitute goal a “multi-functional” midfielder, one thing which has been ratified by the newest stories.
Gravenberch is usually considered a conventional centre-midfielder, however there have been some solutions that Liverpool imagine he may be utilised from a extra defensive standpoint.
The Occasions’ Paul Joyce has indicated that, whereas Gravenberch is seen as a “left-sided No.8” by the German champions, Jurgen Klopp sees him as a “multi-functional participant” who can be utilized within the holding position.
The Athletic’s Andy Jones highlighted his “versatility” throughout the midfield space as a key issue within the Reds’ determination to focus on the 21-year-old, whereas Chris Bascombe of the Telegraph hinted that he had initially been seen as a Fabinho substitute.
All of it means that Gravenberch’s concrete position inside a Klopp facet is a fluid idea, with the thought being that he can fill in in numerous spots as and when he’s required.
Whereas he hasn’t spent a lot time working as a defensive midfielder within the Bundesliga, the Dutchman did share his duties throughout each the No.6 and No. 8 positions throughout his time at Ajax.
Gravenberch performed as a defensive midfielder in 17 of his 103 appearances for Ajax and he additionally has expertise within the position for the membership’s academy and with the Netherlands.
At 6’2″ and with an aerial duels share of 66.7% and 64.8% throughout his two full seasons at Ajax, he may add a major bodily presence to the Reds’ midfield.
The Reds are mentioned to have obtained the required “encouragement” to press forward with the deal regardless of the tight timeframe by which they need to work.
Friday 11pm (BST) will carry an finish to the summer season switch window, which means the membership might want to transfer rapidly if they’re to get any additional enterprise over the road.
