Rio Ferdinand questions Liverpool's Luis Diaz decision with Cody Gakpo verdict - 'No chance'

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Rio Ferdinand has taken a swipe at Liverpool's decision to let Luis Diaz go in the summer, asserting that there is 'no chance' Cody Gakpo is superior to the Colombian. Both Diaz and Gakpo were instrumental figures in Arne Slot's squad as Liverpool secured the Premier League crown last season.

Ex-Manchester United centre-back Ferdinand has now slammed Liverpool's decision to sell Diaz amid their present struggles, claiming it constituted poor transfer activity. "I think Diaz leaving, I don't know if that's good business," he remarked on the ' Rio Ferdinand Presents' podcast.

"I think he's a top player, Diaz. Initially, the Reds insisted that the Colombian was not up for grabs during the most recent summer transfer window, but they changed their stance when the 28 year old made his wish to leave clear following unsuccessful contract talks with the Premier League champions.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.