Ryan Gravenberch's agents from Bayern Munich will meet with Manchester United to discuss a potential summer transfer.
What are the most recent Gravenberch and Man United transfer rumors?
As Erik ten Hag prepares to take over as manager for a second season, the Red Devils are hoping to bolster their midfield ranks this summer.
Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo, both midfielders for Brighton & Hove Albion, have been linked to moves, and Marcel Sabitzer, who is now on loan, has also been mentioned.
Gravenberch is another player who Old Trafford authorities are interested in, despite other rumors claiming that the Netherlands international is willing to joining league rivals Liverpool.
In the previous 48 hours, journalist Santi Aouna provided an update on Gravenberch. The midfielder wants more playing time, and his reps will talk with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool, he claimed on Twitter.
“Ryan Gravenberch and his entourage will be making a decision on their future soon. The midfielder wants to play more, whether at Bayern or elsewhere."
“Liverpool, Arsenal and Man U will meet the player's entourage. Erik ten Hag is a fan of Gravenberch.”
Gravenberch, a central midfielder who makes £152,000 a week and is 20 years old, can also play holding midfield if necessary.
The midfielder, who wears an Adidas jersey and is valued at €30 million by Transfermarkt, only joined Bayern Munich from Ajax last summer. Gravenberch, who has started just one Bundesliga game this season, has struggling to crack Munich's starting lineup.
It is understandable that he is looking for more playing time, which he might get at Old Trafford, given that he has only played 711 minutes in a total of 27 games across all competitions this season.
One of Ten Hag's top goals for this summer's transfers is midfield, and with Scott McTominay reportedly interested in leaving in the near future, there may be space for someone like Gravenberch to join and play a significant role alongside Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Bruno Fernandes.
Given that Casemiro and Eriksen are both over the age of 30, and that former Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann claimed Gravenberch was "better than most other footballers" his age, he might be a wise long-term acquisition in midfield.
Ryan Gravenberch may get more playing time next season because United is on track to play in four competitions; however, the Red Devils may need to beat out two of their fiercest rivals to secure his services.
Manchester United shows interest in 17 year old Turkish playmaker
According to the Turkish publication GS Gazete (via Manchester Evening News), Manchester United is 'interested' in signing Turkish wonderkid Efe Akman, who plays for Galatasaray's youth team.
The 17-year-old's performances in the UEFA Youth League season have drawn a lot of notice. The midfielder who was born in Istanbul plays there.
Playmaker Akman has been compared to former Ajax and Barcelona player Frenkie de Jong. Erik ten Hag and the Red Devils have had their eye on the Holland international for a while.
The Eredivisie champions, however, are also keeping an eye on the Turkey U17 international in order to achieve their goal. To initiate communication with the child and the Super Lig team, the Amsterdam-based club dispatched Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
The 17-year-old has yet to play in a senior game for Galatasarat. Given his immense talent, it is unclear whether the adolescent will have that chance anytime soon.
Recently, United's academy has developed a number of promising midfielders. Ten Hag gave Charlie Savage and Zidane Iqbal a chance to show off their abilities throughout the previous preseason.
The two, particularly the international from Iraq, did not let down. The Welsh national is now on loan at Forest Green Rovers, therefore the two haven't been able to break into the Dutch coach's plans this season.
In the middle of the park, United has players like Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, who are well established members of the squad. For the most part of his time thus far at the Manchester-based club, the manager has remained with them. Additionally, we have Fred, Scott McTominay, and Marcel Sabitzer to rely on.
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