Liverpool Initiates Discussions with Real Madrid Amidst Potential Surprise Sale of Ryan Gravenberch: Report
Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch is generating buzz for a potential surprise transfer to Real Madrid, following his impressive performances this season.
Last night, the Reds secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Los Blancos at Anfield in the Champions League, using the match almost as a rehearsal for their Premier League clash against Manchester City this weekend. While Kylian Mbappe didn’t shine, Arne Slot’s team was dominant.
With Liverpool’s unbeaten record in the new Champions League format still intact, focus is shifting to several players with unclear futures.
Liverpool are in talks today with Real Madrid
Liverpool has three players whose contracts expire at the end of the season: Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the latter heavily linked to Real Madrid. Additionally, Alisson is rumored to be departing, especially with Giorgi Mamardashvili reportedly set to join next summer.
Spanish outlet Marca reported that Liverpool and Real are having a face-to-face meeting today to discuss transfer-related matters, describing it as “unusual between clubs, but logical given the strong relationship between the two.”
The future of Alexander-Arnold is certainly a key topic for the meeting, but two midfielders are also expected to be discussed, as highlighted by Fichajes.
This outlet points out that Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Aurelien Tchouameni will be a key subject, and there’s a possibility that Ryan Gravenberch could be involved in a trade to bring the French midfielder to Anfield.
Gravenberch has been resculpted into a No.6 this season and has turned out to be one of Liverpool’s standout players. Despite his notable form, reports indicate that the Merseysiders have already engaged in talks with Real Madrid regarding a potential move for Tchouameni next summer.
The French player is valued at €100 million according to Transfermarkt, and he did not participate in last night’s match due to injury.
However, according to eScored, this transfer speculation appears to be quite implausible. Gravenberch has emerged as a key player for Liverpool this season, and with the anticipated squad turnover next summer, Arne Slot would be reluctant to part with yet another crucial asset, no matter how keen he is on Tchouameni.
Tchouameni, considered to be worth €100 million by Transfermarkt, is due to face Liverpool’s next match against Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend, marking the return of Premier League action.
The current status on Van Dijk, Salah and Alexander-Arnold, according to Liverpool expert, Matt Ladson
The prevailing sentiment among fans is that Van Dijk is likely to remain; many anticipate that the captain will soon agree to a new contract, and current indications support this view.
Salah has been quite open about his contract situation, surprising many in September when he stated: “Nobody in the club talked to me yet about contracts, so I’ve said ‘OK, I’ll play my last season and in the end we’ll see’.”
As for Trent, losing their local, homegrown talent at just 26 years of age on a free transfer would be one of the biggest blunders in the club’s history—a public relations disaster for the owners.
Fans believe that Van Dijk will remain, Salah is also likely to stay, but there is significant uncertainty regarding Trent’s future.
