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Cody Gakpo reached half-century of strikes for Liverpool by scoring against Manchester United on Sunday. Image Credits: Imago ImagesCody Gakpo signed a new contract at Liverpool in 2025 after playing a key role in their title-winning campaign, but this season has been far less productive.His output has dropped significantly, scoring nine goals, and he has been affected by a lack of pace in the attack.
The Red have already held talks with Diomande’s representatives.According to Dominic King of The Telegraph, Netherlands international Cody Gakpo will not be allowed to leave in the summer transfer window.Arne Slot’s attacking options have been further depleted by injuries to Hugo Ekitike, Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak over the past month. Cody Gakpo would not be allowed to go anywhere, given he can play across the forward line, but who else can provide goals?”Cody Gakpo reached 50 goals for Liverpool by scoring against Manchester United on Sunday.
It explains why Bradley Barcola’s name has emerged again, after Liverpool were linked with the Paris St-Germain forward 12 months ago.“The club were at pains to distance themselves from a move for him then, as they made it clear Rio Ngumoha’s development could not be checked and they were pursuing other targets. The landscape has now changed, however – and they have some serious work to do.”Bayern Munich showed interest in Cody Gakpo after signing Luis Diaz from Liverpool last summer for around €75million.
