Liverpool Transfer News: Liverpool sit in a curious position this April, openly pricing Ryan Gravenberch out of the market while quietly depending on him to anchor their midfield rebuild. Reports from Spain suggest Liverpool would consider selling the Netherlands international for €170 million, a figure so steep it functions less like a genuine transfer fee and more like a do-not-disturb notice pinned to the dressing room door.
Liverpool Transfer News: Gravenberch’s numbers tell a story Liverpool cannot afford to ignore
Across 30 Premier League appearances in the 2025/26 season, Gravenberch has scored four goals and registered three assists. While seven goal contributions might not seem world-beating at first glance, the underlying data shows just how much he’s doing on the pitch.
His non-penalty expected goals (npxG) of 0.16 per 90 minutes puts him in the top 64th percentile of the league, but it’s his playmaking that really stands out. With an expected assists (xA) figure of 0.21 per 90, he’s currently outperforming 83% of the division.
When you factor in a passing accuracy of nearly 90% from over 56 attempts per game, it becomes clear why Liverpool’s press revolves around him. He isn’t just retaining possession; he’s also carving out chances with nearly a key pass per game, providing a consistent creative spark throughout the campaign.
Liverpool Transfer News: Liverpool cannot rebuild by selling their most reliable midfield asset
Barcelona’s reported interest has not rattled the club into acting rashly, largely because Gravenberch is on a long-term deal and seems perfectly happy at Anfield. Since arriving from Bayern Munich, he has evolved into one of the most complete midfielders in England, even though he’s often played in a deeper role than he’d probably prefer.
Bringing in a dedicated defensive midfielder this summer would finally give Gravenberch the freedom to dictate play from further up the pitch. That move, rather than a sale, is clearly Liverpool’s best way forward.
Liverpool Transfer News: Should Liverpool prioritise a new No. 6 this summer to finally unlock Gravenberch’s full potential, or is the current system already getting the best out of him? Seeing as his creativity is already elite despite his defensive responsibilities, it feels like we’ve only seen a glimpse of what he can really do on this side.
Rohit Sarkar
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