Liverpool confirmed yesterday the signing of Cody Gakpo from PSV and, although the move was a great joy for most of the red fans, the arrival of the Dutchman could mean the departure of one of Jurgen Klopp’s stars at the end of the season.
That’s according to Tony Cascarino, who believes Bobby Firmino will leave the club in the summer when his current contract expires.
The Brazilian has been one of the standout players for the FA Cup champions this term with nine goals and four assists (in all competitions), but that doesn’t mean his stay on Merseyside will be prolonged according to the former Chelsea striker.
“He’s (Gakpo) so versatile that you can play him in any position on the forward line, and that’s typical of a Klopp signing, who likes to layer certain layers in different positions,” Cascarino told talkSPORT (via The Kop Times). ).
“But I think there will be a sad exodus for some players who have been fantastic for Liverpool but who have expired contracts. And I think that will be Firmino in the summer.
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Although Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota are sidelined with injuries at the moment, Klopp has plenty of options in the attacking department.
Firmino may now be the wrong side of the 30, but this term has shown that he can still play an important role for the club.
We understand that the FSG may not be willing to offer him a new long-term contract, but we would certainly like to see the Brazil international remain a Liverpool player beyond the summer.
We expect to see our No. 9 link up with Gakpo during the second half of the campaign.
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