Manchester United are interested in signing Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax, who has been described as the ‘New Pogba’ by the Spanish press.
He has already drawn comparisons with Paul Pogba, and both Juventus and Barcelona are keen. The 18-year old has interest from United and Liverpool. The Dutch side could choose to cash in on the rated prized starlet.
United fans believe Edwin van der Sar could be aiding the club in the transfer market yet again. After the signing of Donny Van De Beek from Ajax earlier this summer.
The youngster when compared Paul Pogba. “I hear that all the time. It’s fine, I recognise that we are the same types. “I am tall, six feet tall. It is often said that tall players have less technique. But I have to rely on my technique.”
The 18-year old joined the Ajax youth academy in 2010, and worked his way up through the junior levels. In June 2018, he received the first ever “Abdelhak Nouri Trofee”, which recognizes the strongest talent in the Ajax academy. He signed his first professional contract with Ajax that same day, keeping him at the club until 2021. He made his senior debut with Ajax on 23 September 2018, in a 3–0 Eredivisie loss to PSV. The Dutchman became the youngest ever Ajax player to play in the Eredivisie at 16 years and 130 days
Ajax have made no secret that finances brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult to keep their best talents. United and other big clubs in Europe are keen to lure the Dutchman on their side.