Liverpool have HIJACKED Manchester United’s long-awaited target, Cody Gakpo, from PSV. Cody Gakpo, the Dutch forward, was on Manchester United’s wishlist to sign in the upcoming January Transfer Window. But Man United’s arch-rival Liverpool have been very fast in this deal and made it done. It is official now Cody Gakpo is joining Liverpool.
How close were Manchester United to Cody Gakpo?
Manchester United were really, really close to signing Cody Gakpo in the last summer transfer window. Cody Gakpo was very well-known to Erik Ten Hag, the manager of Man United. Gakpo had no problem joining Manchester United. He was even interested in playing under Erik ten Hag. But Manchester United, at that time, went for Antony.
However, it was expected that Man United would sign Cody Gakpo in January. But the board has never sent an official bid for Gakpo. They were waiting and waiting, and Liverpool took that advantage.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp immediately told the club to make the deal complete. And Liverpool were really fast and completed the deal with PSV.
Official Statement from PSV
Eredivisie club PSV have released a statement following the transfer of Cody Gakpo. They stated, “PSV and LFC have reached an agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo. The 23-year-old attacker will leave for England imminently, where he will be subjected to the necessary formalities ahead of the completion of the transfer.”
What will be Cody Gakpo’s role at Liverpool?
Liverpool have been suffering from injury crises from the beginning of the season. Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have been ruled out due to injury. Moreover, Sadio Mane left the club in the last summer transfer window to join Bayern Munich.
Since then, Liverpool have been looking for strikers. They signed Darwin Nunez, but they still needed another forward. Finally, they got a prominent striker, who can be a key factor for Jurgen Klopp.
In the World Cup, Cody Gakpo scored in all three games of the Group Stage for The Netherlands. Moreover, he scored nine goals so far in the Dutch league, making him the top scorer. He also registered 12 assists on his name this season.
At Liverpool, Mohammad Salah plays the role of right-winger. However, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo both play as a striker. But both can also play in the left wing. So the manager can swap them at any time in the field.