Liverpool eye £80m alternative as Cody Gakpo closes in on £85m Manchester City transfer

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As the clock ticks down towards Tuesday’s deadline, Cody Gakpo’s future at Liverpool is all but over, with the Dutch winger poised to complete a staggering £85 million move to Premier League rivals Manchester City. For Liverpool, losing a player of Gakpo’s profile who has been directly involved in half a century of Premier League goals for the club will spark debate.

The domino effect of Gakpo’s exit has been set in motion by a flurry of activity behind the scenes at the AXA Training Centre. Liverpool have finally reached a breakthrough in their long-term pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with The Athletic’s David Ornstein confirming that the high-profile deal is entering its final stages.

Barcola has been a primary target for the Reds dating back to last summer, and his imminent arrival on Merseyside will help soften the blow of Gakpo’s departure (maybe). The next few days will dictate the narrative of Liverpool’s season.