Liverpool have been told that Cody Gakpo would be a perfect fit for Jurgen Klopp after their stellar performances on the international stage.
This comes courtesy of Di Marzio’s interview with Soccer News amid interest from the Reds’ Premier League rivals Manchester United.
“At Manchester United or Liverpool. He fits perfectly with Klopp’s style of play at Liverpool. But perhaps even better at Manchester United, now that they no longer have access to Cristiano Ronaldo,” the reporter said.
“There is room for a player like him and for Gakpo now is the right time to move to the Premier League.
“Only Premier League clubs can afford it, because PSV ask a lot of money for it. So I think it will be a battle between Manchester United and Liverpool.
“Maybe in January, but I don’t think so. I expect we will face a ‘different’ market in January. It will probably be the summer, but it is very possible that Manchester United is already starting negotiations, because they have to replace Ronaldo.
The Merseysiders are not believed to be in the market for a new striker in the winter window, a reality that reflects the journalist’s update on the matter, although, depending on how the Bobby Firmino contract situation is resolved, that situation could change quickly.
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As it stands, the Red Devils have a greater need to replenish their forward line, while we’re ready to invest heavily in the middle of the park with three midfielders potentially set to go in 2023.
Beyond that, there is a clear need for young legs given the age profiles of Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho, our three currently accepted starting midfielders.
Hopefully we’ll have the funds to be in the mix for a player of Gakpo’s caliber in the summer, although there’s no doubt fans would prefer to see the duo of Enzo Fernandez and Jude Bellingham in Liverpool’s famous red shirt if they had the chance. chance. .
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