John Barnes weighs in on Cody Gakpo conundrum as Liverpool faces transfer decision

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsCody GakpoLiverpool legend John Barnes has weighed in on the conundrum facing Cody Gakpo this summer with a potential transfer decision to be made on the Netherlands forwardCody Gakpo in action for the Netherlands at the World Cup.(Image: Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)Liverpool doesn't have enough forward options as it stands before considering any more potential exits, with sporting director Richard Hughes having only brought in Victor Munoz to date.But while there is plenty more time left to complete more deals and bolster Andoni Iraola's roster, links with a possible departure for Cody Gakpo have never fully gone away.Gakpo has been linked with a move to Tottenham, but there is no question that Liverpool would need to replace him. With Hugo Ekitike injured, the Dutchman's ability to play as a number nine could be valuable next season too."Cody has had an indifferent season, but he’s still a very good player," Reds legend John Barnes told Betfred."We’ve already have the likes of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, as well as Rio Ngumoha coming through now, so I think we’re okay from an attacking perspective."But I would like Cody to stay because he’s a very good player and he won the league with us.Cody Gakpo has been linked with a move away from Liverpool(Image: BSR Agency/Getty Images)"There’s a lot of speculation, but I don’t think we’re lacking from an attacking perspective and if somebody was to leave, then I think we will see the emergence of an improved Florian Wirtz next season because I believe he’s a fantastic player."I don’t want to see Cody go, but if he did, then I don’t believe we’d have to replace him."Liverpool will continue to be careful with Ngumoha next season given he is yet to turn 18, while Federico Chiesa has struggled to feature regularly in his two years at Anfield to date.Harvey Elliott, should he stay put, could add to the numbers in attacking midfield, but the Liverpool squad remains lacking in pace and quality in wide areas.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.With Mohamed Salah having gone, there are few other options that Iraola can call upon without turning to academy prospects.Yan Diomande was a priority target before it emerged that he preferred a move to PSG, while Bradley Barcola, should the France international leave the Ligue 1 giant, could be an alternative.Liverpool.com says: Gakpo did not have a good season last year but he nearly hit 20 goals the campaign prior to that. With better service and a better functioning team around him, things could look very different.As he showed during the World Cup, Gakpo knows where the goal is if you can get him into the right positions.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCCody GakpoJohn BarnesTransfers