Why Cody Gakpo is eyeing Liverpool exit with Aston Villa and Tottenham on alert
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Cody Gakpo is reportedly growing unsettled at Liverpool and is already being eyed by a number of clubs across Europe and the Premier League.The Dutchman had an incredibly disappointing campaign with the Reds, becoming a symbol of the failures under Arne Slot for many of the fanbase.And according to TeamTALK, Gakpo could now look to move on this summer, deciding that he does not want to play second fiddle to the ever-developing talents of Rio Ngumoha. What are your thoughts on a possible return to Liverpool for Nunez?
He's leaving Al Hilal. Perhaps Andoni Iraola's chaotic style could get the best out of him… Getty Images/Michael Regan/Premier League Gakpo doesn’t want to play back-up to NgumohaWith Liverpool looking to sign at least one new winger this summer, Gakpo’s place in the starting XI is almost certainly under immediate threat.However, that threat is not only coming from the possibility of a new arrival, but from Ngumoha, who underlined his chances of a starting berth under Andoni Iraola with an eye-catching debut for England on Saturday.TeamTALK claim that Ngumoha’s progress has not gone unnoticed by Gakpo, who is said to be ‘unhappy’ at the prospect of losing his place in the team to the 17-year-old.READ MORE: Darwin Nunez wants to rejoin Liverpool and could arrive as a free agentPhoto by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty ImagesThe Netherlands international is claimed to have ‘concerns’ over his role in Iraola’s plans, and has voiced those worries to his agents, who have reportedly begun to explore the market.For now, it is claimed that Liverpool are not actively looking to sell Gakpo, but would consider the possibility of letting him go if a ‘significant offer’ was tabled.There are reportedly plenty of clubs who would be interested in making such an offer, with as many as eight put forward as being in the frame.From the Premier League, Aston Villa and Tottenham are claimed to be ‘informed of developments,’ with Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, AC Milan, Besiktas and Fenerbahce joining them in the race.There is even a suggestion that Liverpool could offer Gakpo as a makeweight for Leipzig in their push to sign Yan Diomande, if the German side’s interest reaches such a level.
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