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Cody Gakpo is in line for a new deal at Liverpool in what is a complete contrast to Luis Diaz's Anfield exit.
The Netherlands international is reportedly close to signing a new contract with his current deal due to expire in 2028.
Elfrink added that "Gakpo had options to move earlier this transfer window" but is now set to be offered a new deal to extend his stay at Liverpool.
He currently earns a reported $160,000 per week, but with his role in the squad much more significant, many thanks to Diaz's departure, he will likely receive a sizeable paycheque boost.
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At the time, BILD reporter Christian Falk had noted Gakpo "could imagine signing a new contract" and now it looks like negotiations are well and truly underway.
This is a huge change compared to the way Liverpool dealt with Diaz ahead of his departure
Before the Colombian made the switch to Bayern in July, it is said he was never offered a new deal with two years remaining, with Liverpool having no intention of offering fresh terms.
Diaz joined the Reds in January 2022 and went on to score 41 goals for the club