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Fresh from having sealed a deal for Andre Onana last week, Manchester United are reportedly still interested in making a move for Feyenoord stopper Justin Bijlow, as Erik ten Hag seeks to strengthen his goalkeeping department this summer.

What's the latest on Bijlow to Man United?

According to Dutch outlet, 1908.nl, the Red Devils are 'still exploring the market' in their search to find a backup option to £47.2m signing, Onana, with Bijlow a player that remains on United's radar after previously being linked with a move earlier in the window.

As per the report, the Eredivisie side are hoping to have the 25-year-old – who has been valued at around £20m – still on the books for the 2023/24 season, with a new contract offer seemingly in the works.

The need for a new reserve 'keeper comes amid real uncertainty surrounding a number of the goalkeeper's currently at Old Trafford, with Dean Henderson and Nathan Bishop having been heavily linked with moves to Nottingham Forest and Sunderland, respectively, while Tom Heaton has also been the subject of interest from newly-promoted side, Luton Town.

Who is Justin Bijlow?

With those potential departures in the works, it could well be all change for United in the goalkeeping ranks, with the Premier League giants having already allowed long-serving Spaniard, David De Gea to move on after 12 years in Manchester.

While fresh faces are seemingly needed to help provide cover to Onana, it remains to be seen if Bijlow is the right option, despite the 6 foot 2 ace having previously been lauded as "brilliant" by ESPN's Cecilia Lagos.

Ten Hag's desire to look to the Dutch market to find new recruits has not been an overriding success during his time at the Theatre of Dreams, with Lisandro Martinez – who has been dubbed an "absolute monster" by teammate Luke Shaw – arguably the most successful Eredivisie arrival.

Martinez's Ajax colleague, Antony, endured a muted start to life in England after scoring just four league goals last season, while Rotterdam native Tyrell Malacia – who played alongside Bijlow at Feyenoord – has been a useful, albeit unspectacular squad option, having started just 14 top-flight games last term.

Amid those mixed fortunes, United were also seemingly stung by the arrival of another Dutch asset in the form of Wout Weghorst, with the 30-year-old striker having joined on loan from Burnley in January to help provide further depth to the forward line.

While previously rather prolific earlier on in his career – having notably bagged 45 goals in just 86 games for AZ Alkmaar – the 6 foot 6 marksman was unable to successfully replicate that impact in the Premier League, having failed to score a single top-flight goal in the second half of last season.

With just two goals to his name in total in 31 games in all competitions, the one-time Wolfsburg man undoubtedly failed to have the desired effect, having been described as "not good enough" to play for the club – or for his country – by legendary compatriot, Ruud Gullit.

The fear then will be that United may repeat that transfer howler by bringing in another Netherlands international in the form of Bijlow, with the latter man having also been the subject of criticism for his displays for Oranje, as pundit Willem van Hanegem recently stated:

"I just thought he was very bad at goalkeeping with the Dutch national team. For him, it was blunders. You have to be honest. If he doesn’t keep (the goal) well, he’s not good."

That stinging assessment should have alarm bells ringing back at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils unable to afford a repeat of their Weghorst mistake.

Harry Podmore’s previous highest score was 21 but his unbeaten 66 left Sussex needing a miracle to keep their promotion chances alive

ECB Reporters Network14-Sep-2017Derbyshire put themselves in a position to claim only their second win of the season in the Specsavers County Championship after an attritional third day against Sussex at Hove.They closed on 322 for 8, a lead of 389 against a Sussex side who will be obliged to chase any target on the final day for a victory to keep their slim promotion hopes alive.It has been a collective effort by the Derbyshire batsmen with nine players scoring between 38 and 66 in the match. They included Middlesex loanee Harry Podmore, whose previous highest score was 21 but who was unbeaten on 66 at stumps from 117 balls. He hit five fours and a six off George Garton in the final over.Derbyshire’s run rate never got much above four an over throughout the day but, having resumed with a lead of 108 and nine wickets in hand, they did not need to take risks.Sussex kept at it but with their spearhead Jofra Archer showing the effects of a long season and struggling for full pace and a slow pitch blunting the efforts of the rest of their seam attack the hosts had to work hard for their wickets.The big positive for Sussex was Derby-born Stuart Whittingham, who claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in only his third Championship appearance of the season. Whittingham bowled with real venom at times and the yorker which speared into Ben Slater’s stumps after the opener had made 45 would have been too good for most batsmen.After lunch Whittingham, who took eight wickets in two games against Derbyshire last season, persuaded Matt Critchley, who played the most fluent strokes of the day in his 51, to pull into the hands of deep mid-wicket when the bowler dropped short before taking two wickets with the second new ball.Harvey Hosein demonstrated plenty of resolve but shortly after reaching a 111-ball half-century – one of five in the match by Derbyshire batsmen – with four boundaries before he sliced a full-length ball to backward point.Hardus Viljoen was yorked by Whittingham, who had Will Davis caught at mid-wicket for 25 in the penultimate over. But the ease with which Podmore batted suggests that Sussex’s batsmen could be in business on the final day.With the pitch offering little assistance and no spinner in their attack to offer any variety, it was hard work for the home attack, Whittingham apart.Ollie Robinson was rewarded for a good opening spell when Wayne Madsen shuffled in front for 31 while a toe-crushing yorker from Garton was too good for Alex Hughes in the second over after lunch.

Leeds United's return to the Championship commences this weekend, and while manager Daniel Farke has already bolstered the squad with several signings, the German could now move for Coventry City star Gustavo Hamer.

What's the latest on Gustavo Hamer to Leeds?

That's according to Football Insider, who have revealed that the Whites are now hoping to sign a midfielder before the transfer window closes at the end of August.

Hamer has been exemplary for Coventry and was the centrepiece of their 2022/23 campaign, where they lost to Luton Town in the Championship play-off final, and as such Leeds are hoping to seal a deal.

Read the latest Leeds transfer news HERE…

Leeds are monitoring the situation, but it does remain to be seen whether 49er Enterprises – the club's owners – will meet the club's valuation, which could be as high as £15m.

How good is Gustavo Hamer?

The interest in Hamer is hardly surprising given the Elland Road side's losses this summer – Marc Roca and Brenden Aaronson have left on loan deals following relegation, while veteran Adam Forshaw's contract has expired.

So it's understandable that the West Yorkshire club will be targetting a suitable replacement; whether they can snatch Hamer from City is another question.

He's held in very high regard among the Sky Blues fold, with teammate Marko Marosi saying: "Gustavo is unbelievable. He's a funny guy as well and a great character."

As per Sofascore, the Dutch-Brazilian recorded an average match rating of 7.35 in the Championship last year, scoring nine goals and supplying ten assists, averaging 1.8 key passes, 2.6 tackles and one interception per game, and succeeding with 57% of his dribbles.

Such a dynamic and all-encompassing midfielder could lead Farke to mould the 26-year-old into his next James Maddison, with the England international – who completed a £40m move from relegated Leicester City to Tottenham Hotspur in June – scoring 15 goals and supplying 12 assists from 49 appearances under the manager's leadership at Norwich City.

At present, Maddison stands tall as one of Europe's foremost creative midfielders, ranking among the top 11% of positional peers for assists, the top 13% for shot-creating actions, the top 15% for progressive passes and the top 17% for tackles per 90, as per FBref.

Comparatively, Hamer ranks among the top 6% of midfielders across Men's Next Eight divisions over the past year for goals, the top 3% for assists, the top 5% for shot-creating actions, the top 12% for progressive passes and the top 13% for tackles per 90.

The 26-year-old Maddison, who has been described as a "magician" by Statman Dave, was first-rate in the second tier back in 17/18 and recorded a stunning average Sofascore rating of 7.59, averaging 2.8 key passes per game, completing 86% of his passes, making 1.1 tackles per match and succeeding with 68% of his dribbles.

He was pivotal for the Canaries and flourished despite their 14th-placed finish, and with the Leeds squad hoping for an instant return to the top-flight, Hamer could play the same role but contribute towards an ascension right back to prominence.

The two fast bowlers, who suffered injuries during the Women’s World Cup in England, are back in the squad that will face Sri Lanka in three ODIs on October 11, 13 and 15 in Trinidad

ESPNcricinfo staff07-Oct-2017Fast bowlers Shakera Selman and Shamilia Connell have returned to the West Indies women squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka that begins on October 11 in Trinidad. Both suffered injuries during the Women’s World Cup in England in July.Selman was struck on the helmet while fielding at short leg during the team’s opening match against Australia, while Connell injured her hip during the match against India. Kycia Knight and Subrina Munroe replaced the pair for the rest of the tournament.Kycia keeps her place in the squad for the Sri Lanka series, alongside sister Kyshona Knight, while Munroe misses out. Shanel Daley, Qiana Joseph and Felicia Walters have also been left out of the 13-member squad.The three ODIs will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, on October 11, 13 and 15. The results of all three will count towards the ICC Women’s Championship, which is being contested by the top eight ODI teams in the world. The top three finishers in the Women’s Championship will qualify automatically for the 2021 World Cup.West Indies women squad: Stafanie Taylor (capt), Merissa Aguilleira, Reniece Boyce, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Kycia Knight, Kyshona Knight, Hayley Matthews, Anisa Mohammed, Chedean Nation, Akeira Peters, Shakera Selman.

Arsenal seemingly had all their business tied up as the Premier League season drew ever closer, and yet reports continue to emerge regarding potential new acquisitions…

Are Arsenal signing Nicolo Barella?

Despite it being well-documented that the Gunners would have to sell before they could buy again, that has not stopped the rumour mill from turning, as reports from earlier this week certainly caught the eye.

They stated that Mikel Arteta, despite the club's spending having now surpassed €230m (£198m), was proposing a swap deal in an effort to tempt Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella to complete his starting XI.

Read the latest Arsenal transfer news HERE…

The Italian is combative, elegant and tireless, suggesting he boasts all the necessary qualities needed to shine within this system.

However, his £80m price tag, reported earlier in the window, could provide a stumbling block to the free-spending side who have ambitions of toppling Manchester City in the coming campaign.

How good is Nicolo Barella?

Whilst his exploits often go undocumented in England given he has spent his entire career thus far in his homeland, that will not have stopped scouts from earmarking the 26-year-old for a big move soon.

He has all the necessary attributes to thrive in England, having arguably done all there is to do in Italy with his beloved Inter side. Journalist Aaron West has been enamoured with the enforcer for some time now, noting in 2021: "Barella is really special man".

His trophy cabinet is impressive, and it could be argued that their recent place in the Champions League final was a miraculous run unlikely to be repeated anytime soon. So, in an effort to potentially gain revenge over Manchester City for taking that title away from him, perhaps a move to the Emirates could allow him the opportunity to instead snatch the Premier League back from Pep Guardiola.

After all, to pair his engine room exploits with Declan Rice would prove deadly for the rest of the division, offering the perfect blend of hard work, defensive steel and creativity.

The former West Ham United captain joined in a club-record move just last month, with his importance to the future of Arteta's revolution indescribable. The Athletic reported how everything good the Spanish coach hoped to do in the future hinged on this deal, so to make it amidst pressure from the Cityzens was imperative.

He was welcomed off the back of a stellar final year in east London, where he led his side to European glory and maintained a 7.19 average match rating in the Premier League. This was a figure buoyed by his 88% pass accuracy and six goal contributions alongside one key pass, 1.7 interceptions and 2.1 tackles per game, via Sofascore.

To see some offensive know-how creep into his already outstanding game marks an exciting future of development, sure to be boosted if he is featuring alongside the creativity of Barella.

After all, the Italy international saw his goal contributions in Serie A rise to 12, maintaining an 85% pass accuracy as well as 1.6 key passes and 1.4 tackles per game, via Sofascore.

The two are equally adept defensively as they are at going forward, meaning if one should seek to push on and add another body to the attack, the other would be comfortable screening the defence alone for a period.

They are relentless but boast immeasurable quality, with this touted deal certain to form one of the finest midfield partnerships in not just the Premier League, but all of Europe.

They were unbeaten on 95 and 92 to help their side put on 4 for 343 in a mere 81 overs at the WACA ground

ESPNcricinfo staff25-Nov-2017
ScorecardGetty ImagesUnbeaten 90-plus scores from Jack Wildermuth and Marnus Labuschagne, and a patient half-century from Joe Burns steered Queensland to 4 for 343 in a mere 81 overs after Western Australia were bowled out for 414 at the WACA Ground.Burns anchored the major part of Queesnland’s innings with a 142-ball 81, helping his side recover after three of the top four fell for 25 or less. After he was trapped in front by medium-pacer Simon Mackin, Wildermuth (95*) and Labuschagne (92*) stitched together an unbroken fifth-wicket stand worth 145. The final 10 overs of the day were hammered for 62 runs as both batsmen went to stumps with 17 fours each.Earlier in the day, Western Australia could last only 11.2 overs, having resumed on their overnight score of 7 for 355. However, their lower order added 59 runs in this period, led by a brisk half-century from Josh Inglis. His 74-ball effort, which included eight fours and two sixes, took the side past 400, before Brendan Doggett dismissed him to become the third Queensland bowler – apart from Wildermuth and Luke Feldman – to bag a three-four in the innings.

Chelsea are now considering a surprising move to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga as his move to Real Madrid is now confirmed, according to a new report.

What's the latest Chelsea transfer news?

Mauricio Pochettino's main priority appears to be strengthening his midfield, and the manager is now finally closing in on Brighton & Hove Albion star Moises Caicedo, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues have agreed a £115m fee for the Ecuadorian, who is set to put pen to paper on a contract until June 2031, with an option to extend it to 2032, and his medical tests have now been booked.

According to a report from The Guardian, Chelsea offered the 21-year-old higher wages than Liverpool, and they are also looking to beat the Reds to the signing of Romeo Lavia, with a £55m deal for the Southampton midfielder now close.

Read The Latest Chelsea Transfer News HERE

However, midfield is not the only position that Pochettino will need to strengthen, with the manager recently admitting Kepa will be allowed to leave the club this summer, saying:

"With Kepa it is something that has happened very quick and it is a situation that is correct [reports of move]," Pochettino told the media ahead of the Stamford Bridge stalemate.

"He has permission to explore a different situation and we will see what happens with that one over the next 24 to 48 hours."

Fabrizio Romano has now detailed the Spaniard has travelled to Spain ahead of a potential loan move to Real Madrid, with the European giants announcing the deal on Monday morning.

As such, Pochettino will need to bring in a new goalkeeper, and the aforementioned report from The Guardian makes it clear that OGC Nice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is now viewed as a potential replacement for Kepa.

Having already sold Edouard Mendy to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli, the Blues are in need of extra goalkeeping cover, and a move for the Denmark international is said to be on the cards.

How much does Kasper Schmeichel earn?

The former Leicester City goalkeeper is tied down to a £66k-per-week contract with Nice, which is not due to expire until 2025, meaning Chelsea may have to fork out a fee if they want to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer.

With Kepa set to depart, however, it is vital that Pochettino brings in a back-up option for Sanchez, and the manager will be well aware he can rely on the Nice goalkeeper, given that he has made 284 appearances in the Premier League.

It seems unlikely that the Dane will push for a starting spot, considering he is now 36-years-old and in the twilight of his career, but he has proven himself in the English top flight over several years, and he would be a viable option if Sanchez were to get injured.

Not only that, there is evidence the veteran goalkeeper could make a positive impact behind-the-scenes, having been lauded for his dressing-room influence by journalist Ben Jacobs, who has also branded him "fantastic".

Schmeichel could be a shrewd acquisition for Chelsea, so they should definitely pursue a deal now Kepa has completed his move to the Spanish capital.

A big update has emerged on Leeds United and their attempts to bolster the playing squad before the summer transfer window slams shut next week.

What's the latest Leeds transfer news?

According to The Athletic's Phil Hay, the Whites have agreed a deal to sign a central midfielder after the official confirmation of Joel Piroe's arrival from Championship rivals Swansea on Thursday night.

The reporter has claimed that the club have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to bring in German maestro Nadiem Amiri for an initial fee of £5m as manager Daniel Farke closes in on his sixth signing of the window; following Piroe, Karl Darlow, Sam Byram, Joe Rodon, and Ethan Ampadu.

Read the latest Leeds transfer news HERE…

Hay has stated that there is still work to be done before the move is finalised but the 26-year-old dynamo is expected to be the team's next arrival if he agrees to the switch.

How good is Nadiem Amiri?

The Leverkusen maestro has endured a difficult couple of years in the Bundesliga.

Still, his form throughout his career prior to this recent sticky spell suggests that the potential is there for him to be Mateusz Klich 2.0 at Elland Road.

Amiri has only started nine league games for the German side over the last two seasons and has, therefore, been unable to showcase his quality on a regular basis due to a lack of consistency in his minutes.

However, the right-footed magician started 42 Bundesliga games over the previous two campaigns and caught the eye with his performances in the middle of the park.

During the 2020/21 term, the £5m-rated talent scored two goals and provided six assists from midfield whilst also being able to provide 1.3 key passes per match across 20 starts.

This came after Amiri created nine 'big chances' and produced 1.9 key passes per game for his teammates over 22 top-flight starts throughout the 2019/20 season.

Last term, no Leeds player. let alone attacking midfielder, managed more than 1.5 key passes per match in the Premier League, which illustrates how impressive the German hotshot's production was that year.

Since moving to Leverkusen in 2019, the 26-year-old whiz has scored 12 goals and assisted 19 in 138 competitive outings – an average of one goal contribution every 4.45 matches on average.

This shows that he is a central midfielder who has the potential to chip in with goals and assists throughout the season in the same way that Klich did during his time in Yorkshire.

The Poland international, who now plays for D.C. United in the MLS, racked up 24 goals and 21 assists in 195 games for Leeds, which works out as a direct involvement every 4.33 clashes on average.

These statistics show that the former White star provided a semi-regular threat from midfield with an almost equal amount of goals and assists to his name.

Therefore, Amiri – who was hailed as "exciting" by AllLeedsTV presenter Oscar Marrio – could be a Klich-esque figure for Farke in central midfield due to his ability to make an impact at the top end of the pitch at a similar rate to the Polish ace.

The German head coach will be hoping that the drop down to second-division football, away from the top-flight in his home country, will allow the Leverkusen midfielder to return to his best form, from the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons, which could make him a terrific asset for the club.

India’s chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said it was hard to look beyond Bumrah for the fifth fast bowler’s slot given his “phenomenal” form

Nagraj Gollapudi04-Dec-20174:54

Dasgupta: About time Bumrah got an opportunity

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has earned a maiden Test call-up, after being named in the 17-member squad for the three-Test series against South Africa, which starts from January 5 in Cape Town. Wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel, Bumrah’s state mate and captain at Gujarat, has also been recalled, as back-up wicket-keeping option for Wriddhiman Saha.The pair of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Pandya returned to the Test squad after voluntary breaks from the ongoing home Test series against Sri Lanka. The two men in the existing Test squad who missed out were left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav and Tamil Nadu allrounder Vijay Shankar, who had replaced Bhuvneshwar in the squad for the Nagpur and Delhi Tests.ESPNcricinfo LtdBumrah can be seen as radical choice mainly because he has not played first-class cricket in nearly a year. His last appearance in whites came when he turned up for Gujarat in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy semi-final against Jharkhand in January this year. However, the fast nature of pitches at the three Test venues in South Africa – Cape Town, Centurion and Johannesburg – meant that the selectors were keen to have a fifth specialist fast bowler despite Pandya’s presence as an allrounder.Bumrah’s ability to swing the ball into the right-handers, his searing pace and crushing, accurate yorkers and his bowling smarts pushed him quickly ahead in the selection queue. His recent form was also not lost on the selectors. In limited-overs cricket Bumrah has been stellar this year: with 35 wickets, he is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in ODIs in 2017.India’s chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said it was hard to look beyond Bumrah for the fifth fast bowler’s slot given his “phenomenal” form.”If you see his performance in the last 18 months, he’s been phenomenal,” Prasad said after the selection meeting in Delhi. “He’s been sensational and has done outstandingly well in both one-day and T20. Considering the Ranji Trophy he played last year (where) he bowled brilliantly in the whole season, we have no doubts. It is a unanimous choice and there is no doubt in picking Bumrah because he definitely adds variety to our pace attack. And considering the nature of wickets there, it will definitely suit his bowling.”The rest of the squad, as Prasad pointed out, “picked itself”, with no surprises. The selectors might have been tempted to include Kuldeep, considering his unorthodox spin could have been an X-factor against the South Africa batsmen. However, in the end the selectors and captain Virat Kohli, who attended the meeting, opted to play it safe and bank on their two senior spinners, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.According to Prasad, Kuldeep remained in the mix of things, but it was impossible to think of playing him ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja, who are ranked No. 4 and 2 respectively in the ICC rankings for Test bowlers.”I really feel unfortunate for Kuldeep Yadav. Definitely he would have added (variety), but we are going to play only three Test matches. Considering to play Kuldeep ahead of No.1 and No.2 spinners in the world is a bit of a big ask.”Parthiv remains the best glovesman after Saha in the longer formats. Given his impressive form and ability to bat at any position, he was an automatic choice for the back-up wicket-keeper’s slot. Parthiv was part of the India squad for the home series against England last year where he played three Tests, in Mohali, Mumbai and Chennai. He scored 195 runs including two fifties at a healthy average of 65. In the ongoing domestic season, Parthiv has compiled 421 runs in 11 innings.Prasad brushed aside skepticism about picking Parthiv, who has not been part of the India squad since the England series”When we had given an opportunity against England he did beyond our expectations. We all know that Wriddhiman Saha is the side’s No.1 wicketkeeper, [but] we still need to have a back-up wicketkeeper. Right now he [Parthiv] is the next-best wicketkeeper that we have in India. His domestic performances are also equally good.”India will depart for South Africa on December 27 and start their tour with a two-day warm-up match in Paarl on December 30 and 31. Asked whether there was any plan to send the Test-only players ahead for acclimatization, Amitabh Choudhury, the BCCI secretary, said no such plan had been discussed with the team management.Regardless, Prasad exuded confidence saying India were well equipped to enter the tough contest against South Africa. “We are going there as the No.1 Test team. We are going with a very good confidence. Everybody is in very good form. Hence, on that basis, I am saying this is a good, balanced side.”

Liverpool are now set to target Ryan Gravenberch, with Jurgen Klopp changing his mind about the Bayern Munich midfielder, and journalist Rudy Galetti has now suggested he could be sold in the near future.

What's the latest Liverpool transfer news?

In a recent update from talkSPORT, it has been reported that Liverpool are now targeting Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who has found game time hard to come by at the Etihad Stadium, making just 12 Premier League appearances last season.

Phillips had been planning to stay and fight for his place at City, but the Reds could now test his resolve after adding him to their shortlist, which also includes the likes of Manu Kone, Khephren Thuram and Cheick Doucoure, with talks recently being held about the latter player.

In the same report, it is detailed that productive talks have been held with Bayern over a deal for Gravenberch, who is clearly emerging as one of Klopp's transfer priorities, and he would be open to a move away from the Bundesliga champions this summer.

Although Klopp is now eager to get a deal for the Dutchman over the line, he hasn't always been his biggest fan, with Galetti recently telling GiveMeSport that the manager has performed a U-turn, in terms of his beliefs about his ability.

The journalist said: "Gravenberch on his side is climbing position in the preferred list of Liverpool. The Dutch midfielder could leave Bayern Munich in the next two weeks.

"Jurgen Klopp was not convinced by him in the past, but is now changing his mind about Gravenberch. I'm told he is becoming a concrete solution for the Liverpool midfield."

Read The Latest Liverpool Transfer News HERE

Can Ryan Gravenberch play at CDM?

Throughout his career so far, the 21-year-old has most commonly been utilised as a central midfielder, but he has displayed he is capable of playing in a slightly deeper role, making 31 appearances in defensive midfield, where he has picked up six goals and seven assists.

Upon his arrival at the Allianz Arena, the youngster was lauded as an "outstanding" player by former Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, but he is yet to prove himself with the Bundesliga side, and it is clear why he would be open to a move.

The Netherlands international is yet to play any part for the Bavarian club so far this season, and he failed to set the world alight during his first campaign, failing to register a single goal or assist in 30 appearances across the Bundesliga and Champions League.

However, the youngster was hampered by a limited role in the first team, and it is clear to see he still has what it takes to go on and be a top player, with football talent scout Jacek Kulig previously lauding him as having a "huge future ahead."

Gravenberch, who is valued at around £22m by Bayern, could be a solid signing for Liverpool this summer, and they should now test the waters with an opening bid, given that Klopp is clearly happy to bring him to the club.