Manchester City have been forced to look elsewhere in the final stages of the transfer window after Liverpool took a firm stance on Cody Gakpo's future. The Premier League champions launched a significant move for the Netherlands international, but the Reds are unwilling to part ways with their versatile forward without a guaranteed successor in place.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has made a public attempt to convince Cody Gakpo to remain at Anfield as Manchester City intensify their pursuit of the Dutch international. With the transfer deadline fast approaching, the defender has emphasized Gakpo's vital role in the squad despite the imminent arrival of big-money reinforcements.
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is poised to make a shock switch to Manchester City after choosing a move to the Etihad Stadium over Tottenham Hotspur. The Netherlands international is keen on the transfer as all parties work toward a definitive agreement for the high-profile deal.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has admitted he cannot guarantee Cody Gakpo will remain at Anfield beyond the summer transfer deadline. The Dutch international has emerged as a primary target for Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City as the market enters its final frantic days.
Manchester City are monitoring Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as they seek attacking reinforcements ahead of the transfer deadline. The Cityzens are hunting for a new winger following Savinho's departure to Tottenham, but they could face stiff competition for the Dutchman's signature.
Liverpool are facing a frantic end to the summer transfer window as Premier League heavyweights Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur ramp up their interest in Cody Gakpo. The Dutch international has become a primary target for both clubs, potentially sparking a high-stakes transfer domino effect involving several top-flight stars.
Tottenham have taken a massive step toward securing the signature of Cody Gakpo after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the Liverpool forward. However, as the Dutch international prepares for a move to north London, the Reds' plans to reshape their frontline have hit a snag, with the club now locked in a transfer stand-off for Bradley Barcola.
Cody Gakpo is seeing a move away from Liverpool speculated on, with Michael Owen admitting to GOAL that a summer transfer to Tottenham “could happen”. The Reds are in danger of leaving themselves short on wide attacking options, but a Netherlands international that has been at Anfield since January 2023 is considered to have been “consistently poor”.
The Reds will have to shatter the Premier League transfer record again to land their top summer target, but the fleet-footed 23-year-old could pay back that investment tenfold over the coming years
Cody Gakpo inspired the Netherlands to a statement 5-1 victory over Sweden, leaving Liverpool fans wondering why they don't see this version of the winger more often. The 27-year-old was the architect of a Dutch masterclass in Houston, proving once again that he is a completely different beast when wearing the famous Oranje shirt.
Netherlands belatedly announced themselves as serious World Cup contenders by hammering Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday evening. The Dutch had performed only in patches in their opening-round draw with Japan and coach Ronald Koeman was criticised for his perceived conservatism. However, his team produced a devastating attack display to dismantle a Sweden side that had kicked off their campaign with a 5-1 win of their own, over Tunisia.
Following the early termination of Mohamed Salah's contract with Liverpool, forward Cody Gakpo has reportedly informed the club of his desire to leave Anfield this summer after a turbulent season on Merseyside. However, his departure could have unexpected consequences for his former club PSV, potentially scuppering a record-breaking deal currently in the works.
The Netherlands narrowly escaped a major setback in their final pre-World Cup friendly, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in Manhattan. A late stoppage-time penalty from Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo spared the blushes for Ronald Koeman's side, though the hard-fought triumph was heavily overshadowed by significant squad injury concerns.
Liverpool's charge for Champions League football hit a slight bump in the road on Saturday as struggling Chelsea fought back to secure a 1-1 draw and a valuable point at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring with a wonderful strike early on, but the Reds' dominance waned after that, with a porous defence allowing the Blues back into a game their hosts let get away.
Paris Saint-Germain's exhilarating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday was a joy to behold. It was a timely and thrilling exhibition of 'The Beautiful Game', a captivating contest between two teams completely committed to playing fearless, free-flowing football. For Liverpool supporters, though, it was also a painful reminder of what could have been.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has sought to defend Mohamed Salah from critics of his recent output, with the Dutchman pointing out that Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo have hardly been prolific of late. The Reds are hoping to see their attacking unit rediscover a spark in domestic and European competition, with the business end of another thrilling campaign being reached.
