As if the Liverpool transfer window were not so concerned enough, another star has now been overturned to join Trent Alexander-Arnold in Real Madrid.
After the right -back will join the Spanish Giants in the summer, Ryan Gravenberch’s agent has now triggered speculation about the Antield Future of the midfielder.
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His agent, Jose Rodriguez, publicly explained the desire of the Dutch to wear the white from Real Madrid one day – and provided another potential transfer headache for Liverpool.
The reds are already confronted with uncertainties about important players such as Alexander-Arnold, who is free of charge as free Bernabeu on the way to Bernabeu.
In the meantime, contract negotiations with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah remain unsolved, although there are signs of progress in both cases.
Now the limelight has turned to Gravenberch, who appeared under Arne Slot as an outstanding actor this season.
The 22-year-old Netherlands player played a crucial role in the dynamic midfield trio in Liverpool, which was inserted alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to provide the red to the top of the Premier League table.
But his agent Rodriguez has unveiled ambitions beyond Anfield.
“We would love to join Real Madrid,” Rodriguez told Marca to the Spanish publication.
“When Ryan was 16 years old, Barca called us. They wanted to sign him, but his father and I prioritized his development.
“At Ajax, he could develop in a way that he might not have in Barca.”
Fast lead to this day, and Rodriguez made no secret of her admiration for Los Blancos.
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“He’s good enough for Real Madrid. We would love it if he can play for her.”
Despite the public praise, one step appears unlikely this summer.
“Liverpool would ask a lot of money. I know that Real had an eye on him, but now it is impossible,” added Rodriguez.
Gravenberch came to Liverpool in the summer of 2023 for around £ 34.2 million from Bayern Munich.
He was originally seen as a squad player under Jürgen Klopp and has been blooming since the slot into a deeper role in No. 6-a tactical change, which had missed Martin Zubimendi last summer.
His transformation was of crucial importance for Liverpool’s unexpected title debt.
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With just seven remaining games, the Reds have an 11-point lead in front of Arsenal and are firmly up to date for their 20th top league crown, in which they would record Manchester United with archrival.
Next, Liverpool faces West Ham on Sunday when they want to approach the title.
In Spain, Real Madrid focuses on the redesign of their backline – but with agents like Rodriguez, the midfield may not be of the agenda.
Alexander-Arnold has turned closer to a change to the Spanish giants, with the talks between both sides in the past few months.
The The Liverpool defender is ready to join Real Madrid In summer, personal conditions with the Spanish giants have concluded with a five -year contract for a value of more than £ 220,000 per week.
However, Salah and van Dijk seem to make more concrete processes to stay in the Merseyside club.