Cody Gakpo had an impressive season for Liverpool during the 2024-25 campaign.

Diaz and Gakpo were often used out of position as strikers due to Darwin Nunez failing to perform.

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Liverpool stars Diaz and Gakpo have both been linked with a move to the Allianz Arena over the last few weeks, with Bayern insider Christian Falk now sharing the Bundesliga outfit’s stance on the Dutchman.

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“The question is still being discussed internally: Is Gakpo really better than Serge Gnabry or Kingsley Coman?

Wouldn’t he even be a step down from Leroy Sané?

“Without the backing of the supervisory board, the transfer will be difficult to push through.”

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It goes without saying that Gakpo is one of Liverpool’s most reliable forwards.

The fact that the Dutchman can also play on the left wing or as a striker is also a major bonus, as, with the number of games that are played each season, players need to be able to play in more than one position.

While Diaz may be allowed to go as he only has two years left on his deal, Gakpo is younger and, to be honest, has a much higher ceiling than the Colombian at the moment.