Cody Gakpo facing shock Premier League transfer as Liverpool faces big decision

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsCody GakpoLiverpool faces the prospect of losing Cody Gakpo during the summer transfer window, as a Premier League rival attempts to land the forward in the coming weeks.Cody Gakpo has been linked with an exit from Liverpool this summer(Image: (Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images))Cody Gakpo could leave Liverpool this summer, as reports claim that the versatile forward wants to make an exit from the club, amid interest elsewhere in the Premier League.The Dutch international has been with the Reds since January 2023, when he signed from PSV Eindhoven in a deal worth roughly $45 million. The 27-year-old has been a solid option for the club since, making 180 appearances with 50 goals and 23 assists to his name, winning the Premier League and Carabao Cup in that time.Having shown such form, Liverpool agreed a new contract with Gakpo last year, extending his stay at Anfield until 2030.

However, his form quickly dipped after, leaving many frustrated as he failed to make much of an impact on the left flank and at center-forward.The future of the forward has only been complicated further, as Arne Slot's exit has led to further doubts over his place in the side under new manager Andoni Iraola in the coming campaign.With that in mind, Dutch outlet Soccer News claims that the star has informed Liverpool of his desire to leave the club in the summer transfer window in search of a new challenge altogether.Premier League club Tottenham have "lined up" a potential shock swoop for the 27-year-old, as the Lilywhites look to rebuild their squad in an effort to avoid the relegation struggles they battled against over the past campaign.Gakpo has been linked with a transfer to Tottenham this summer(Image: (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))There is also interest reported from Newcastle and Bayern Munich, with both teams on the hunt for a fresh option in their front line.Any deal could end up suiting Liverpool for a player nearing their peak, especially after the difficulties he faced over the previous campaign, but it may require some other moves to help bolster the forward line.The Reds are already dealing with an exit for Mohamed Salah on the right flank, as talks ramp up for Yan Diomande as an ideal replacement for the Egyptian winger.Should Gakpo leave, there is already a ready-made replacement in Rio Ngumoha, though his minutes may need to be managed at such a young age.That could be where a deal for Bradley Barcola comes into play.Liverpool has been linked with a move for the French international, as he looks set to leave Paris Saint-Germain, and he has often preferred playing on the left flank over the right.Those deals may prove to be costly, especially after last summer's huge spend, but it may be what is needed to bring some threat back to the frontline under Andoni Iraola.It remains to be seen what Liverpool could end up doing with Gakpo's future, with any transfer exit likely to spark a reaction from the Reds in the market.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Cody GakpoLiverpool FCTottenham Hotspur FCPremier League