Cody Gakpo is set to arrive at Liverpool despite the uncertain future of both Julian Ward and our owners, showing that both parties are still working, but there are others involved in the transfer transactions as well.
Long before it was confirmed that the PSV striker would move to Anfield, it was reported (via LFC Transfer Room): ‘Dutch presenter and former footballer Hans Kraay Jr. speaking to ESPN reveals he spoke to Liverpool’s Pep Lijnders and he is convinced that they will. ‘Absolutely’ move for PSV’s Cody Gakpo. The assistant manager reportedly referred to Gakpo as the “missing link”.
This earlier report shows that Pep Lijnders must have been heavily involved with this transfer and his first-hand experience of working in the Eredivisie would have bolstered his chances of completing the transfer.
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That’s not to say our assistant manager pulled off this move on his own, but if a player has apparently been singled out by the Dutchman and then we sign him in the next window, it shows what influence he has.
There is a whole team of people working on each deal, but if the club hierarchy sees that Jurgen Klopp and his coaches are as good as any sporting director we can hire, then this may explain Ward’s departure and the lack of news. about a possible replacement.
Time will tell if the new ownership brings a change in tact, but for now, we may be in good hands thanks to the men already at our manager’s disposal.
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