Ryan Gravenberch came through Ajax’s academy and is now a top-class midfielder (Image: GETTY)
could make a Ryan Gravenberch-esque move by signing a promising player who has impressed at senior level after graduating from Ajax’s youth academy.
A number of talented stars have played for the Reds after shining in the Dutch capital. Luis Suarez is perhaps the best example, with the forward ripping it up at Anfield following his move from Ajax in 2010.
Gravenberch, a product of their academy system, has emerged as a key cog in the machine since joining from Bayern Munich two years ago.
It seems the Merseyside giants could soon repeat their old tactics by looking to the Netherlands before the January window slams shut.
Jorrel Hato was spotted at Anfield to watch Liverpool’s big win over Ipswich Town (Image: GETTY)
They have been linked with a potential move for Jorrel Hato, who is widely regarded as one of the best defensive prospects in Europe.
Hato was spotted at Anfield to watch thrash Ipswich Town on the weekend, fuelling speculation that he could be about to join the club. However, it has been reported by that he was simply visiting Gravenberch, who invited him to the game.
could still decide to move for Hato, though, with claiming that a switch could be engineered before the January window closes next Monday.
They would reportedly prefer to sign Hato in the summer, but Real Madrid and are said to be stepping up their own enquiries. As a result, could decide to accelerate their pursuit in the hope of avoiding a fierce bidding war.
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Hato certainly has all the ingredients to become a key man for in the future. Two years ago, he was awarded the Abdelhak Nouri Trophy which is given to the best player in the Ajax academy each year.
The likes of Gravenberch, and Jurrien Timber are among the previous winners, suggesting that Hato is destined to follow in their footsteps by carving out a successful career.
, who is expecting big things from him over the coming years.
“It’s crazy how young he is, but obviously how mature he looks when he’s on the pitch and also off the pitch,” Henderson told last year.
“He is a very mature person. Works hard, fantastic player, and yeah, he has a bright future ahead of him, I’m sure. I think he just needs to continue to do what he’s been doing. Obviously it’s been working for him, but yeah, I’ll try to help him.”