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Liverpool have held positive talks over a deal to snap up Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch before the transfer deadline.

The fight for Ryan Gravenberch is truly heating up with Liverpool and Manchester United going for the Bayern Munich ace.

That is according to The Mirror, who claim that both Liverpool and United have ‘tabled contract offers’ to sign Gravenberch.

It’s stated that the Dutch midfielder is now planning to hold ‘showdown talks’ with Bayern as he contemplates leaving.

Bayern would allegedly sell for around £22million, but Thomas Tuchel will likely want to land a replacement first.

Hailed as a ‘wonderful player’ by Ruud Gullit, Gravenberch didn’t really play as much as hoped for Bayern last season but Bayern already want a new midfielder without losing him too.

The Daily Mail add that Liverpool have held ‘more productive talks’ with Bayern over a deal for Gravenberch.

The report claims that Gravenberch is ‘high’ on Jurgen Klopp’s wish list as he seeks to land another midfielder.

Liverpool will be hoping to win the race here but Erik ten Hag’s history with Gravenberch could be vital.

Gravenberch featured at Ajax under Ten Hag and the chance to reunite at Old Trafford may be very appealing.

Ryan Gravenberch would be an interesting signing for Liverpool

Liverpool were chasing Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia earlier this month but saw both join Chelsea.

The Reds moved on to sign Wataru Endo from Stuttgart with the 30-year-old bringing some leadership abilities to Anfield.

Liverpool want a young midfielder too though and Gravenberch appears to be a prime target for the Reds.

What’s interesting is that Liverpool have been chasing a new holding midfielder – and that isn’t really Gravenberch.

Yes, the 21-year-old is a huge presence at around 6ft 3in tall but he’s not a natural holding player.

Gravenberch’s best work right now comes as a box-to-box midfield player, using his range to impact the game at both ends rather than just sitting in front of the back four.

If that’s the role Liverpool have in mind for Gravenberch, then they may be better off looking elsewhere.

Maybe Gravenberch can grow into that role but it would feel like a real waste of his talents when it comes to driving forward and showing off his skill in the final third.