Liverpool risk throwing away Premier League title chance by accepting Man City offer
Cody Gakpo’s future at Liverpool has been heavily speculated upon this summer and Manchester City are the latest club to show interest.
Reports emerged on Monday that City are in active talks with the 27-year-old’s agent over a potential move to the Etihad.
Liverpool are unwilling to let the winger depart unless they can get in two replacements before 1 September’s deadline.
Bradley Barcola remains the club’s top priority, with the Reds being heavily linked with the PSG attacker for months.
However, even if Liverpool were to bring in two more wingers, they would be foolish to allow Gakpo to move to Man City.
The Netherlands international showcased his importance to the club on Sunday when he netted against Newcastle in the 2-2 draw, and Liverpool could be about to gift his talents to a direct title rival.
Liverpool would be foolish to sell Cody Gakpo to Man City
If Fabrizio Romano’s report is correct, Liverpool should ignore all and any attempts from Man City to sign Gakpo.
The Manchester club have been a direct title rival to the Reds for nearly a decade, and there is every chance the two clubs could be in an intense battle to win the trophy in the coming years.
Therefore, it would simply be foolish to sell the Dutch international to City this transfer window.
Despite his struggles last season, the winger is clearly still a top player, and could easily make a big impact at the Etihad.
As a result, his potential goals at Man City could prevent Liverpool from winning a title in the coming seasons.
Realistically, Liverpool should search for potential buyers for Gakpo abroad if they are willing to sell him, as his future performances are unlikely to affect the club’s future seasons.
However, whatever the Reds choose to do, they simply should not entertain any offers from Man City, as it could come back to haunt them.
What other business could Liverpool complete this summer?
Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Liverpool will find it tough to sign Endrick this summer transfer window.
The Brazil international has emerged among the names linked to Anfield in recent weeks.
However, Jose Mourinho now plans to keep him in his Real Madrid squad for the 2026-27 campaign.
Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if Liverpool are able to strike a deal for the attacker before the transfer window closes.