Liverpool and Manchester United have long maintained a fierce rivalry on the pitch, and tensions could continue to rise off it as well.
Liverpool’s season has been a stark contrast to that of the Red Devils, as they clinched their 20th league title and matched Manchester United’s record. Their swift moves in the transfer market hint that they are far from done yet.
Jeremie Frimpong has already joined the Reds, and he may soon be reunited with his former Bayer Leverkusen teammate, with Liverpool reportedly ready to break their club-record transfer fee to land Florian Wirtz.
Despite the gap in quality between the two teams in recent years, with Liverpool enjoying a highly successful spell, Manchester United remain an attractive destination for top players and are linked with several big names this summer.
Yet, Liverpool could aim to deepen United’s woes by swooping in to hijack a £50 million target from their grasp.
Liverpool Plotting to Hijack Manchester United’s Pursuit of Ederson
Manchester United are in urgent need of reinforcements, and their midfield seems to be a primary focus for improvement, with Atalanta’s Ederson emerging as a key target.
As a talented defensive midfielder, it is understandable that United are keen to secure his services. However, given the impressive season Ryan Gravenberch has had with Liverpool, some may question whether the Reds truly require another player in that role.
GIVEMESPORT reports that Liverpool may be prepared to exploit Manchester United’s financial issues by attempting to hijack their planned transfer for the 25-year-old.
Atalanta are believed to be seeking a fee of around £50 million for Ederson, a substantial figure considering Arne Slot’s existing options in that part of the pitch.
Wataru Endo’s future at Anfield remains uncertain, though there are indications he will remain at the club. Should he stay, Liverpool would have three holding midfielders at their disposal – a scenario that could benefit Gravenberch, who has enjoyed a breakthrough season.
Gravenberch Will Need More Rest Next Season
Gravenberch was outstanding during the first half of the season and, on his day, has been virtually unplayable. However, the Dutchman struggled to maintain this level of performance as the season progressed, largely due to the sheer number of games he featured in.
Although Endo was available as a backup option, Gravenberch still featured in all but one Premier League match, in addition to nine Champions League fixtures. This was a marked difference from his previous role as a fringe player under Jurgen Klopp.
As the season drew to a close, signs of fatigue became increasingly evident, suggesting that with better management of his game time, Liverpool could have a real powerhouse in midfield for years to come.
Bringing in Ederson could therefore be a smart move to strengthen the squad’s depth, and many Liverpool fans would likely support such a signing – especially if it also means they manage to beat their rivals to his signature while preserving one of their key players.
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