‘Another generational baller’, ‘buy him now’ – Many fans erupt as Man City eye ‘perfect Fernandinho replacement’

Manchester City Fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relays reports that claims the club is interested in Ajax defensive midfielder player Ryan Gravenberch.

The 18-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool also thought to be looking at him.

The Cityzens have been linked with a number of midfielders this summer, and with Fernandinho looking like leaving the Etihad at the end of the season, they do need reinforcements in that area.

According to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport as relayed by Sport Witness, Manchester City are said to be ‘after’ Ryan Gravenberchn, who could be on the move this summer alongside other top Premier League clubs.

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Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona are all also interested in the Ajax’s talented’ player valued at around £30 million.

Primarily a defensive midfielder, his statistics suggest he is already a well-rounded player at such a young age, and could be seen as a replacement to Fernandinho.

He is an excellent passer from deep, superb ball carrier with impressive dribbling ability, and can also be lethal with his long-range efforts.

In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by Man City Xtra, many Man City fans have have been expressing their thoughts and opinions.

buy him now

— Kün 10 (@not_aguero) April 8, 2021

He is a baller. Would love it if we buy him

— Arnav (@King_Kevin100) April 8, 2021

@Relly_95 @Sxne19iv2 this guy s perfect ferna replacement plus really good.

— V (@Vrishab05777495) April 8, 2021

Another generational baller in the squad

— Arbaaz (@ArbaazMCFC) April 8, 2021

He compares very well to fernandino plus offers more in a double pivot pic.twitter.com/i6phldoDxj

— V (@Vrishab05777495) April 8, 2021

I figured he would be in a more attacking role tho? Like a replacement for Gundogan

— D̷a̷n̷ (@Mcfc_king) April 8, 2021