Liverpool news: Cody Gakpo's future transfer decision as goodbye message sent
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Cody Gakpo almost left Liverpool at the end of the summer window (Image: 2025 Getty Images)Andoni Iraola will take his Liverpool team into a Premier League clash without the distraction of transfer speculation looming over proceedings on Friday night. Cody Gakpo's potential exit has dominated conversation in recent months, with both Tottenham and Manchester City expressing their desire to sign the player.
Read our Privacy PolicyExpress Sport takes a look at the latest Liverpool headlines doing the rounds...Gakpo's situation clarifiedCody Gakpo seems unfazed and prepared to perform despite nearly leaving Liverpool on deadline day. However, with potential deals for Crystal Palace's Isamaila Sarr and Brighton's Yankuba Minteh failing to materialise, Gakpo's departure was blocked as the Reds turned down City's offer.The Dutch international, who has made an impressive start to the campaign, is set to feature in the squad for the Ipswich fixture.Iraola has confirmed he maintained open communication with Gakpo throughout the transfer saga and has no hesitation in selecting him for the Premier League encounter."My relationship with Cody has been very honest from the beginning," said Iraola."He has played very well for us so far.
He is in a good place physically and mentally and I'm very happy to pick him."Tottenham and Manchester City both wanted to sign Gakpo in the summer (Image: Getty Images)Departing player breaks silenceStefan Bajcetic has posted a heartfelt message on social media following his exit from Liverpool, after the midfielder completed his move to Celta Vigo towards the end of the window.Having joined Liverpool in 2021, Bajcetic broke into the first team a year later, appearing destined for a prominent role in midfield. With just one year remaining on his Anfield contract, Liverpool opted to cash in on Bajcetic rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.The Spanish midfielder, however, appears to harbour no ill will over the decision.Part of his heartfelt farewell message read: "The love you have gave me throughout the five years I spent in Liverpool has been incredible, it's easy to show love when things go in the right direction, but as you know it hasn't always been the case with me, and you have been there for me at all times."This club is a massive family and it wouldn't be with all the people that work for it, from chefs, kitchen staff, player care, groundskeepers, media, kit man, and all the hundred departments this club has, everyone makes out life so much easier and keeps this club as big as it is.