Manchester City open talks with Liverpool for Cody Gakpo
Liverpool could part with Gakpo for a strong bid, but the late timing before the deadline is forcing the club to weigh the risk.
Manchester City have begun talks with Liverpool over a move for Cody Gakpo late in the transfer window. According to BBC Sport, Liverpool view Gakpo as a versatile Premier League forward who has been effective, with one goal and one assist in his first two matches this season. Throughout the summer, there was an understanding that Liverpool would not block Gakpo's departure if their attacking targets were met and an offer they considered suitable arrived. However, with negotiations taking place so close to the transfer deadline, the Anfield club is now weighing the decision carefully before approving any move. On the financial side, a sale in the region of 85 million pound sterling would represent a major profit after Gakpo was signed from PSV Eindhoven for 35 million pounds following the 2022 World Cup.