Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 4:04 PM• Mart Oude Nijeweeme • Last update: 16:07

Manchester United have once again turned to Ryan Gravenberch in the search for reinforcements for the midfield. The nineteen-year-old Ajax player will most likely close the door behind the Johan Cruijff ArenA behind him next summer and the English superpower hopes to benefit from this. Mino Raiola, however, throws a spanner in the works, know The Athletic† According to the English newspaper, the striking agent, who has often clashed with United, is thwarting a transfer from Gravenberch to United.

United have prioritized strengthening their midfield this summer, especially after their early elimination from the Champions League this week. The Red Devils In that search, they ended up with Gravenberch, who does not seem to be extending his contract with Ajax and is looking for a new challenge. Gravenberch is regarded as one of the most wanted teenagers on the European fields and has been associated with many top clubs in recent months. Bayern Munich seems to have the best papers at the moment.

The fact that the German record champion is on pole position has to do with, among other things, the difficult relationship that United maintains with Raiola, who represents the interests of Gravenberch. While the contact between Raiola and Bayern is usually good, he has clashed with United several times in the past. For example, the two parties met during the difficult contract negotiations around Paul Pogba. Gravenberch, who wants to play in the Champions League at all costs next season, would also have preferred a transfer to Bayern.

United are still far from certain of participating in the Champions League after the summer. Manager Ralf Rangnick’s side, which remains without trophies for the fifth season in a row, is currently fifth in the Premier League behind Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. They are one point behind Arsenal. The Gunners played two games less. The numbers one to four qualify directly for the group stage of the Champions League. The number five goes to the Europa League.