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The primary justification for Ryan Gravenberch’s summertime move to Liverpool is revealed.
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This summer, Ryan Gravenberch was transferred from Bayern Munich to Liverpool as part of Jurgen Klopp’s overhaul of the midfield.
On Deadline Day this summer, the Reds acquired the Dutch star from the Bundesliga team as part of a £34 point 2 million deal. The 21-year-old had grown impatient with his limited playing time in Munich as a member of the German champions.
Gravenberch consequently made the decision to switch to Anfield, and the midfielder gave an explanation for his decision. The Reds star stated via Fabrizio Romano that Klopp was crucial in getting him to sign with Liverpool.
I had a positive impression of him when we spoke earlier. I want you, he told me.
He explained everything and gave me his plans, which made me feel like my choice was the right one.
🔴 Ryan Gravenberch: “Kloop was key for me to join Liverpool. I spoke to him before and he gave me a good feeling. He said to me: I want you”.
“He gave me his plans and he explained everything, gave me such a good feeling that my decision was the first one”, told Sky. pic.twitter.com/SqvoQcAwR3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 13, 2023
Despite not being a starter, Gravenberch has so far dazzled in his first seven games, recording one goal and two assists.
With his performance against Union Saint-Gilloise being the standout, the Dutch star has excelled in cup competitions.
The German coach is the primary reason the 21-year-old joined the Premier League powerhouses, so he will be aiming to start for Klopp’s squad for the remainder of the campaign.
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Liverpool has been informed that a £87 million winger could succeed Mohamed Salah.
Pundit Stephen Warnock has named “the only player” who could potentially replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.
Speculation is rife over Salah’s future at Anfield following strong interest from the Saudi Pro League over the summer.
Al Ittihad ultimately saw a bid of around £150m rejected by Liverpool.
And when Darren Bent asked on TalkSPORT whether he would sell the Egyptian for that kind of fee in the near future, former Red Warnock said there should be someone lined up to replace Salah – and that he would offer the man who he thinks he can do it.
“I wouldn’t sell him this season, maybe next, but you have to have someone on the pitch,” began the expert.
“The only player that comes to mind is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli.
“He’s the only player you look at and think ‘young, potential, he can play’, but he’s a left wing player, could he play on the right?
“[Dominik] Szoboszlai, he played there in Leipzig, will he play higher if he goes? The scouting network won’t be active now, right, knowing that Salah is getting closer to that point.”
Liverpool advised to go for Kvara
Last year at this time not many people were aware of the magical quality of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
But fast forward 12 months and he could face any team in the world.
He may have faded towards the end of the season, but he was still a key factor in Napoli’s first Scudetto win in 33 years.
Twelve goals and ten assists in Serie A have everyone talking about “Kvaradona”, and Europe’s traditional elite are all connected, including Liverpool.
So far, Napoli are determined to keep the 22-year-old.
There was talk of a figure of 87 million pounds needed to remove him from southern Italy.
However, if Liverpool were to sell Salah, raising that kind of money wouldn’t be a big deal.
If the Reds’ recruitment team – like Warnock – believed Kvaratskhelia was the right man to replace Mo, they would certainly be happy to pay.
Traditionally, however, Liverpool have not always chosen the most obvious option.
And even if, as Warnock says, the Georgian is more of a left-footed player than a right-handed one, he would still be a fairly obvious and successful signing.
If the Reds are convinced, it would be no surprise if they chose Kvara as Salah’s potential successor. But we think a more natural replacement in the form of Pedro Neto might be a better bet for now.
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