Gravenberch’s agent “would love” Real Madrid transfer

Ryan Gravenberch‘s agent has mentioned he “would love for” his shopper to play for Actual Madrid, however he has admitted “now it’s unimaginable.”

Whereas the Reds have gained the final two encounters on the pitch with Actual Madrid, the Spanish giants are nonetheless inflicting supporters to have sleepless nights over their switch intentions.

Having taken Trent Alexander-Arnold for simply £8.4 million final summer season, they might entice Ibrahima Konate on a free subsequent summer season and there have additionally been weak rumours linking Alexis Mac Allister to Madrid.

Gravenberch is the most recent title to have been talked about in connection to Los Blancos, nevertheless it isn’t fairly time for Reds to fret along with his agent, Jose Fortes Rodriguez, admitting a transfer can be “unimaginable” for now.

“When Ryan was 16, Barca referred to as us,” mentioned the agent from Workforce Raiola (by way of the Mail).

“They needed to signal him, however his father and I prioritised his growth. He’s adequate for Actual Madrid.

“We’d love for him to play for them, however Liverpool would ask for some huge cash. I do know they’ve had their eye on him however now it’s unimaginable.”

With Gravenberch’s performances over the past 12 months attracting curiosity, Liverpool are eager to tie the Dutchman down for the long run.

When requested about his future previous to enjoying in opposition to Madrid, Gravenberch mentioned: “Clearly I’m comfortable right here, we have now to see. We haven’t talked but [about a new contract]however we are going to see.”

The query got here following hypothesis stemming from reporter Fabrizio Romano’s claims that Liverpool are preparing for talks over a contract extension.

“What I can let you know is that Liverpool are making ready discussions along with his agent over a brand new contract,” Romano mentioned on his Right here We Go podcast.

“It isn’t one thing that’s superior at this stage, so Liverpool haven’t already ready a contract settlement with Gravenberch.”

There’s at the moment no suggestion that Gravenberch is eager to go away, and with a contract that lasts till 2028, the playing cards are in Liverpool’s arms.

As a key man within the Liverpool midfield and the one actual long-term No. 6 choice on the membership, the Reds will probably be eager to get the ball rolling as he heads into his last two-and-a-half years.

Romano additionally mentioned {that a} new deal for Dominik Szoboszlai is within the body, including: “Szoboszlai is out of contract in 2028 and Liverpool are additionally serious about the likelihood to debate [a new contract] along with his brokers.

“So Liverpool wish to reward the participant and focus on a brand new deal, so I feel this could possibly be one other subject for the subsequent months.”

The midfield refresh of 2023 has up to now proved profitable, however Liverpool should act now to keep away from needing one other overhaul in 2028.