'In hindsight': Man United fans told there's a £35m Liverpool player they should absolutely regret not signing

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Liverpool made a great decision buying Cody Gakpo to play on the left.The Dutchman joined the Reds for £35 million in January 2023, and, unusually for a winter signing, he was a massive success when he became part of the squad from PSV.Since joining under Jurgen Klopp, Gakpo has become an important part of Liverpool’s left side of attack, and with fellow Dutch national Arne Slot at the helm, his minutes and starts have increased.The 26-year-old has proved why he deserves those minutes on the pitch by being a consistent force for the club with 25 goal contributions last season.He has had a slightly difficult start like many in the team, but he has been better than many in the starting XI this year, and so far has four contributions despite poor team performances.Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty ImagesAshley Williams tells Manchester United fans they should be unhappy they signed Antony over Cody GakpoIt was fortunate for Liverpool fans that he joined the club, as the star was actually on his way to the other side of the M62 to join Manchester United.However, the Red Devils decided against the signing and opted instead for Brazilian winger Antony.In the end, the 25-year-old winger did not have a great spell at United like many of their recent signings and has now found himself in a successful position at Real Betis.READ MORE: Cody Gakpo has proven why he is better than Luis Diaz at Liverpool already this seasonFormer Wales international and Everton defender Ashley Williams spoke about how United fans should be unhappy their club did not get a talent like Gakpo in their squad.During an interview with Sky Sports, following the Netherlands’ game against Malta, the Welshman explained why Gakpo is such an important figure that the Manchester club could have needed.Williams said: “Yeah, it would be very interesting because Cody Gakpo, we mentioned it earlier in the show in the last hour, what a consistent performer, hard worker, humble guy. It would have been interesting to see how he would have worked out in that Manchester United team.“If I were a Manchester United fan, I would be kicking myself that we didn’t get him.

I think he is the type of player you put him anywhere and he raises the level of the team. That is how I see Cody Gakpo.

He will be thinking that he made the right choice now with a Premier League medal.🗣️ "If I was a Manchester United fan I'd be kicking myself"Has missing out on Cody Gakpo come back to haunt Manchester United, with the attacker now a Premier League winner at Liverpool? 🔴 pic.twitter.com/eJdt3VCjqA— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 10, 2025 View Tweet “They chose Antony, that did not work out for both parties, and I’m sure Manchester United, in hindsight, which is a great thing, wished they had Gakpo now.”Liverpool are fortunate to have Cody Gakpo in their teamThe Dutch winger is such a consistent figure for Slot’s side and has proved time and again why he is such an important figure in their team.It is fortunate that, following the Luis Diaz departure that Gakpo signed a long-term deal to stay with the club, as it proved why he matters so much to the progress of this team.Not only will he maintain his position on the left, but he can also work with Rio Ngumoha to help with his development as a player.Hopefully, the form he had in the most recent international game can be brought back to England for an important game against the club he was once supposed to sign with.