Transfer News: Liverpool agree deal for Gakpo
Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven.
The deal is worth £35.4m-£44.3m and the Eredivisie club say it is a record transfer fee for them.
Cody Gakpo: “I'm really excited to be at Liverpool, looking forward to start playing for this amazing club” 🔴 #LFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 28, 2022
“This is a great club for me to come in and try to show what I can do and try to help the team to achieve more beautiful moments, it's also good to develop here”. pic.twitter.com/OqSKJKE2kH
Gakpo will officially join Liverpool at the start of the January transfer window and his contract will run until the summer of 2028.His transfer is subject to a work permit and arrives following an impressive 2022 World Cup in which he scored three goals as he helped his side reach the quarter-finals.
Many believe that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has added Gakpo to his ranks with forwards Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota facing lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Gakpo has been in fantastic form this season. He scored nine goals and provided 12 assists in 14 league games for PSV. He has also managed three goals and registered two assists in five Europa League outings.
At the World Cup, he scored in his country's group games against Senegal, Ecuador and Qatar.
Manchester United had been heavily linked with a move for Gakpo. However, many believe that United's transfer strategy has now turned to a more direct centre forward since the departure of Ronaldo.
Reaction
One Liverpool fan tweeted: "The point that Liverpool have signed Gakpo shows two important realities amidst all the joy. These are that Diaz & Jota are both out for the long term with not much confidence in the medical department. Mane was playing multiple positions and in different styles in the game. Hard to replace!"
Another told us: "This is a great signing. This is a sign that the club and Klopp are starting a much-needed rebuild. YNWA!"
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