Liverpool’s £60m Gakpo gamble: slot or exit for the Dutch winger

Liverpool are preparing to discuss a £60m sale for forward Cody Gakpo this summer. The Dutch winger, 27, has been a target for Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Tottenham amid Liverpool’s push for new wingers. Sporting director Richard Hughes rebuilt Liverpool’s attack last year with Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.

Victor Munoz joined for €40m from Osasuna, while RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande remains a target if the club agree terms. Gakpo’s position is under pressure after Liverpool signed Rio Ngumoha and pursued wide options. The Dutchman earned £250k per week last summer but now faces competition for minutes.

Jurgen Klopp signed Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven for around £35m after the 2022 World Cup. Hughes is seeking a significant profit, with reporting a £60m asking price. “Any transfer would likely cost upwards of £60m — a big profit considering Gakpo cost an initial £35m,” the report states.

Liverpool’s interest in wingers complicates Gakpo’s future. A sale could free up a starting berth for Ngumoha while generating funds for further recruitment. Gakpo’s departure would also allow Liverpool to reset under a new manager.