Liverpool are still confident they will sign Ryan Gravenberch despite Bayern Munich's failed move for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha

Liverpool are confident Ryan Gravenberch’s £35million transfer will not be affected by Joao Palhinha's deal to Bayern Munich falling through.

The player’s agents Raiola believe all paperwork is in place and signed. Gravenberch is on course to be confirmed tonight. 

The Holland international will become Liverpool's fourth summer signing after Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo. 

Bayern were hoping to fill the gap left by Gravenberch by signing Palhinha from Fulham, but failed in their attempts as the German window shut. 

The Bundesliga club put in an initial offer of £47m, though this was subsequently rejected by the London club - who priced him at £90m initially. 

Liverpool are confident midfielder Ryan Gravenberch will join from Bayern Munich tonight

The move fell through as the London club were unable to find a replacement in time - not helped by the German window closing earlier than the English one.

Fulham wanted to keep Palhinha, though the player was ready to leave. Bayern made a bid which would ‘easily’ have smashed Fulham’s transfer record - up to £70m.

Although this was obviously shorter than the £90m they quoted West Ham earlier in the window, Fulham were keen to not strengthen a rival and the midfielder was keen on the Bayern move.