PSV Eindhoven have announced an agreement has been reached with Liverpool for the transfer of Cody Gakpo.
There are still six days until the January transfer window officially opens but Liverpool have moved early to secure attacking reinforcements following serious injuries suffered by Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota. The Merseyside outfit have swooped for Gakpo who enjoyed a breakout World Cup with the Netherlands having notched 13 goals and 17 assists for his club so far this season.
Liverpool have come out of nowhere to sign the versatile forward, seemingly leapfrogging Manchester United, who are also in the hunt for a new forward, in the race.
A statement from PSV released on Boxing Day evening read: "PSV and Liverpool FC 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.
"Both clubs are not making any announcements about the transfer fee. 'But this is a record transfer for PSV,' said general manager Marcel Brands. The PSV management completed the negotiations on Boxing Day and gave Gakpo permission to travel to England."
Gakpo has been on United's radar for some time and he was considered a possible alternative to Antony in the summer if they were unable to secure Erik ten Hag's top target for the wings. Links to Old Trafford increased again following his performances in Qatar coupled with United's obvious need for a new forward.
Options were already remarkably low before Cristiano Ronaldo's sudden departure and now Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are the only senior strikers at the club. Despite the links with Gakpo, he was unlikely to be the main target to enhance those options as he has only played on the left wing for PSV this season - a position in which United are well stocked.
Ten Hag moved to downplay any links with Gakpo following United's win over Burnley as he answered a question about the attacker by replying: "There were many, many good players at the World Cup."
gegson
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No actually I didn’t because I think they are a world class players and for the record I am not a hater I just don’t rate him. Beside I think everyone entitled of his own opinion
U tot Salah was world class before LFC signed him from Roma? wow u equally tot Robertson was world class wen LFC signed him from relegated Hull city for 8m? Wow wow
Heykprsu
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I guess u said d same thing wen LFC signed VVD,Salah,Mane and even Robertson.
No actually I didn’t because I think they are a world class players and for the record I am not a hater I just don’t rate him. Beside I think everyone entitled of his own opinion
gegson
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Listen you all clowns that shows how much you guys know about football. What is it now does Man U have to buy every player is available now? The guy was available for months and no one has made move doesn’t tell you something???? Remember the big club haven’t made any move for him so that means he isn’t that good. Do you really think Real Madrid/ Barcelona/ Man City and PSG will let a player who they think he is the best player available on the market and let him go???? This guy has been available for months in fact since last summer and no one has made move for him!!!! If you really understand football then ask yourselves why is that???? Liverpool are desperate at the min because of their summer flop is not producing and they have few injuries hence why they went for him. Plus if this guy is hot stuff then he will be £100 plus millions not at £37m. Yes he had good World Cup so all the Moroccan players lol
I guess u said d same thing wen LFC signed VVD,Salah,Mane and even Robertson.
Sahabclmps
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UEFA & FIFA might investigate into this as the official transfer window is not opened.
are you a baby, windows doesn't need to open bfor you can make an agreement with a certain club for a player......players can only move frm der previous club to Thier new club once d window is finally open.
baydekosu
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new flop after darwin loading mark my words
you are jealously
Powabimrsu
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TommyTang
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UEFA & FIFA might investigate into this as the official transfer window is not opened.
Kauaeilpuy
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liverpool should sign in amrabat
Viccdkop
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new flop after darwin loading mark my words
You are jealous 😂😂😂😂🫵🏽🫵🏽🫵🏽
Viccdkop
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Liverpool should be going after midfielders not attacker's
Right bro
Erwinoffset11
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Man utd signed Gakpo through 2000 articles😂💀💀
Whalashishi
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Listen you all clowns that shows how much you guys know about football. What is it now does Man U have to buy every player is available now? The guy was available for months and no one has made move doesn’t tell you something???? Remember the big club haven’t made any move for him so that means he isn’t that good. Do you really think Real Madrid/ Barcelona/ Man City and PSG will let a player who they think he is the best player available on the market and let him go???? This guy has been available for months in fact since last summer and no one has made move for him!!!! If you really understand football then ask yourselves why is that???? Liverpool are desperate at the min because of their summer flop is not producing and they have few injuries hence why they went for him. Plus if this guy is hot stuff then he will be £100 plus millions not at £37m. Yes he had good World Cup so all the Moroccan players lol
You can say that without crying losers. Only idiots reason football that side. Rumor United has failed accept it coward n stop explaining yr stupidity
Scooter86
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Liverpool should be going after midfielders not attacker's
pewblmpsyz
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new flop after darwin loading mark my words
excellent observation
Caliko34
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this should be the shock of this season after mbappe's
teeacdlpr
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new flop after darwin loading mark my words
Mepalmsy
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but you said he was the solution to your miseries 12 hours ago 😂
naa bro...all united need is a typical striker
the_Profe55or
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but why do Man United need Gakpo, think of that first... or you just talk?
but you said he was the solution to your miseries 12 hours ago 😂
Yomdinpru
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Ronaldo was right about United but stupid idiots mocked him for saying the true the owners doesn't care about the club they can't buy quality players instead they link with everyone without signing anyone
Mupdimopyz
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Listen you all clowns that shows how much you guys know about football. What is it now does Man U have to buy every player is available now? The guy was available for months and no one has made move doesn’t tell you something???? Remember the big club haven’t made any move for him so that means he isn’t that good. Do you really think Real Madrid/ Barcelona/ Man City and PSG will let a player who they think he is the best player available on the market and let him go???? This guy has been available for months in fact since last summer and no one has made move for him!!!! If you really understand football then ask yourselves why is that???? Liverpool are desperate at the min because of their summer flop is not producing and they have few injuries hence why they went for him. Plus if this guy is hot stuff then he will be £100 plus millions not at £37m. Yes he had good World Cup so all the Moroccan players lol
Well said and thank you so much for your comment
fucklotuy
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but why do Man United need Gakpo, think of that first... or you just talk?
You’re just losers who keep giving out excuses
Heykprsu
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Listen you all clowns that shows how much you guys know about football. What is it now does Man U have to buy every player is available now? The guy was available for months and no one has made move doesn’t tell you something???? Remember the big club haven’t made any move for him so that means he isn’t that good. Do you really think Real Madrid/ Barcelona/ Man City and PSG will let a player who they think he is the best player available on the market and let him go???? This guy has been available for months in fact since last summer and no one has made move for him!!!! If you really understand football then ask yourselves why is that???? Liverpool are desperate at the min because of their summer flop is not producing and they have few injuries hence why they went for him. Plus if this guy is hot stuff then he will be £100 plus millions not at £37m. Yes he had good World Cup so all the Moroccan players lol
The last time I’ve checked we won more trophies than you loooool
fucklotuy
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United is looking for a number 9 a really tipical sticker not a LWF option Erik knows what is looking for
Keep looking lad
pisaptuyz
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why join such a stingy club. You are good player. Better join a club for good money.
You are the that is stingy and so shall you remain.
lotdikorsy
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United is looking for a number 9 a really tipical sticker not a LWF option Erik knows what is looking for
Heykprsu
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Listen you all clowns that shows how much you guys know about football. What is it now does Man U have to buy every player is available now? The guy was available for months and no one has made move doesn’t tell you something???? Remember the big club haven’t made any move for him so that means he isn’t that good. Do you really think Real Madrid/ Barcelona/ Man City and PSG will let a player who they think he is the best player available on the market and let him go???? This guy has been available for months in fact since last summer and no one has made move for him!!!! If you really understand football then ask yourselves why is that???? Liverpool are desperate at the min because of their summer flop is not producing and they have few injuries hence why they went for him. Plus if this guy is hot stuff then he will be £100 plus millions not at £37m. Yes he had good World Cup so all the Moroccan players lol
Mepalmsy
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United r laughing stock now...what a shame...banter club...😂😂
but why do Man United need Gakpo, think of that first... or you just talk?
Wuabdluyz
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van dijk has done his party, remaining Henderson and trent
yekadlmpt
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well come to you senior Gakpo I who's you all the best
Fearless_Lion
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I went to a Job interview with Manchester united Jersey... The Interviewer told me to come back when I'm serious in Life[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Fadhil_Omary
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welcome Cody Gakpo
venbdilrsz
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why join such a stingy club. You are good player. Better join a club for good money.
jubaciuz
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Weldon agent van dijk let's see the other agents Trent and hendo how they do
jauceklnst
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United r laughing stock now...what a shame...banter club...😂😂
kayapeople
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Man U only best in destroying legend legacy.