Liverpool have won the battle over PSV’s Cody Gakpo. The English club has an agreement with PSV about the attacker’s move.
Gakpo immediately leaves for England for the necessary formalities to complete the transfer. Both clubs are not making any announcements about the transfer fee. “But this is a record transfer for PSV,” said general manager Marcel Brands on the club website.
Gakpo has been in the interest of the necessary clubs for some time. The battle for the PSV attacker had already started, especially after his strong performances at the World Cup. Liverpool has trumped the other clubs.
Interest from Manchester United
Besides Liverpool, Manchester United were serious about Gakpo. In the battle for the coveted attacker, there was also competition from clubs of the caliber of Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Manchester United also had a serious interest in Gakpo last summer, but suddenly dropped out a week before the transfer deadline.
Erik ten Hag does not want to say much about Manchester United’s alleged interest in Cody Gakpo. At a press conference on Friday afternoon, the trainer was asked whether he enjoyed PSV’s Cody Gakpo during the World Cup.
“There were many good players at the World Cup,” replied a smiling Ten Hag, who was then presented with a statement by Ruud van Nistelrooij. The coach of PSV, also a former striker of Manchester United, recently said that there may come a time when his club can no longer refuse an offer. “You can say that about many players,” Ten Hag simply responded.
The judges of the world football association saw his goal against Ecuador. As one of the ten most beautiful goals scored during the tournament. The PSV player opened the scoring in the second group match of the Orange (1-1). On a pass from Davy Klaassen. Gakpo picked up the ball and hit the ball hard into the short corner with his left.
