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Liverpool’s need for a star holding midfielder has disappeared in the weeks since Ryan Gravenberch took to the field under Arne Sloto.
Despite the jury being firmly against the Netherlands international ahead of the 2024/25 season, the former Bayern Munich underdog has secured a well-deserved starting place in the first XI. How Merseysiders surely celebrate a the decision to gamble on a young midfielder ahead of Manchester United’s possible signing of Manuel Ugarte!
Such is the quality he regularly displays at Anfield, that the question of reinforcements for the No.6 role revolves around preserving the 22-year-old’s legs rather than finding an outstanding starter.
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A reality that will almost certainly complicate any potential move for Martin Zubimendi’s former top target.
Liverpool are tracking Joshua Kimmich from Bayern
Regardless, the reports coming out of Germany make this clear Liverpool closely follows the top passes in that part of the field.
To that end, Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich – deemed ‘world class’ by former boss Julian Nagelsmann (according to Bundesliga.com) – is being considered by the club’s recruitment team before his contract expires in the summer.
“It is true that Liverpool are looking at Joshua Kimmich. Regardless, Manchester City are seen as Bayern’s biggest Premier League poker rivals for Kimmich, while no deal has yet been agreed between the midfielder and the Bundesliga side.” Christian Falk informed CaughtOffside in his exclusive Fact Files column.
“However, the Merseyside giants are also monitoring the situation, with the German national team captain set to become a free agent in the summer.
“Liverpool are understood to remain interested in finding a player in this position and Kimmich is free to speak to clubs abroad from January 1.”
Of course, the Sky Blues’ competition should not be overlooked, especially not while the reigning Premier League champions are looking for solutions to Rodri’s hole in their midfield.
Kimmich could close two holes at once?
With Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future no closer to a decision due to Real Madrid’s clear interest in signing him, Kimmich could be a useful option for Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes to consider.
Right back is not the German’s favorite position. However, having a player available who could give Gravenberch a break when needed and experience at right-back could be invaluable.
Just a thought!
