Liverpool beat Manchester United to the signing of Cody Gakpo recently and reports now suggest Chelsea also put in a ‘late offer’ for the Dutch international at the last moment, only their offer was lower than the Anfield side’s.
The versatile 23-year-old striker has signed a long-term deal with Jurgen Klopp’s outfit after signing for £37m earlier this week and will be looking to make a start in the Premier League.
According to Eindhovens Dagblad (via 90min), the Stamford Bridge team submitted a £35m offer that was rejected by the Eredivisie.
Liverpool’s signing of the Dutchman came as a surprise when you consider that the FA Cup holders are quite well-equipped in the attacking department and are instead in dire need of a midfielder.
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We have numerous world-class options at the top of the field, although Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota are still out with serious injuries and Bobby Firmino is out of contract at the end of the season.
As far as our midfield is concerned, World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez is one of the names linked with a move to Anfield, but it looks like Chelsea are winning the race.
Fabrizio Romano recently revealed that the Benfica star has reached a personal agreement with the Londoners, but it is now up to the Portuguese club whether they allow him to leave or not.
Gakpo could make his Liverpool debut at Brentford tomorrow, but Klopp has already hinted that the trip to west London may come too soon for our new No.18.
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