Arsenal star Jurrien Timber broke his silence on the clash with Liverpool ace Cody Gakpo during the Gunners' defeat at Anfield. The pair went head-to-head over the weekend, with Gakpo deployed on Liverpool’s left flank and Timber tasked with right-back duties for Arsenal.

Cody Gakpo has claimed that Bayern Munich tried to sign him in the summer transfer window before settling on Liverpool team-mate Luis Diaz. The Netherlands international, however, says he never considered leaving Liverpool, where he has just signed a long-term contract extension..

The British-record buy is a certain starter once fully fit, meaning Arne Slot is going to have some big selection calls to make

Premier League champions Liverpool have confirmed that star attacker Cody Gakpo has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract, which has extended his stay at Anfield beyond 2028. The Dutchman who joined the club in January 2023, during the Jurgen Klopp era, has established himself as a regular starter under new boss Arne Slot and has now committed his future to the Reds.

Cody Gakpo has set his sights on European silverware as Liverpool gear up for the 2025–26 season, aiming to follow up their Premier League triumph with Champions League success. The Dutch forward, who played a crucial role in the Reds’ resurgence under new manager Arne Slot, is eager to build on last season’s achievements and go even further on the continental stage.