Transfer News: Liverpool agree deal for Gakpo

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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.

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.

FIFA World Cup 2022 - Quarter-finals - Netherlands 2:2 (3:4 p) Argentina - Lusail Stadium, Lusail - December 9, 2022

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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