"I want him to stay, he's my friend": van Dijk gutted that £250k-a-week star is leaving Liverpool

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Manchester City are working to sign Cody Gakpo before the transfer window closes on Tuesday at 11 pm, and Virgil van Dijk has said he’s unhappy the 27-year-old is being allowed to leave. Romano says: “Manchester City confident to close all details of Cody Gakpo deal as soon as Liverpool agree to sign his replacement.

Manchester City confident to close all details of Cody Gakpo deal as soon as Liverpool agree to sign his replacement. Deal will cost £85m and Gakpo gave his green light to signing a five year contract at Man City. pic.twitter.com/eWv8RfxXt2 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2026 Gakpo’s contract at Liverpool is worth £250,000 per week, so he will likely sign a similarly lucrative deal with the Manchester outfit.

The Athletic‘s David Ornstein reports: “Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has decided to join Manchester City, and all parties are now in talks to reach an agreement. The 27-year-old has decided against a move to Tottenham Hotspur and wants to complete a move to the Etihad.” Virgil van Dijk protests against Liverpool deal to sell Gakpo to Man City Asked if he wants Gakpo to stay, the captain said: “What do you think?