Bayern Munich reportedly made a surprise visit to Amsterdam this weekend in a move that could see the Bundesliga club sign Ajax talent and Liverpool and Tottenham target Ryan Gravenberch.
According to De Telegraaf, executive Oliver Kahn, technical director Marco Neppe and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic all made the trip to the Netherlands in an attempt to lure the teenage midfielder to Bavaria, with Gravenberch a target for Bayern.
Gravenberch is expected to leave Ajax this summer, with Bayern now firmly the favourites to sign the Dutch international in a deal that could cost as much as €35m (£29m), and this latest move is a huge blow for Liverpool and Tottenham.
Both clubs have been linked with Gravenberch in recent months despite the midfielder’s lacklustre form this season, and given his proven quality and potential as well as his age, there’s still plenty of time for the Ajax star to develop into a world-beater.
Indeed, the Premier League could have been perfect for Gravenberch’s style of play, however, Bayern now look strong favourites to land the midfielder this summer, with Ajax eager to sell their latest homegrown superstar.
With the Bundesliga side sending three of their top officials to Amsterdam to win over Gravenberch, Bayern are pulling out all the stops to win over the midfielder ahead of the likes of Tottenham and Liverpool.
Gravenberch looks set for Bayern despite Liverpool and Tottenham’s interest
Gravenberch would have been an exceptional signing for either Liverpool or Tottenham this summer, however, it now looks more likely than ever that Bayern will be the club that signs the talented Dutch midfielder in the transfer window.
With the Bundesliga champions sending key figures over to win over Gravenberch, Bayern are pulling out all the stops to land the 19-year-old talent, something Liverpool and Tottenham have so far failed to do as we head closer to the summer.
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