Liverpool rejected a £80 million bid submitted on August 31, 2026 by Manchester City for Dutch forward Cody Gakpo. Gakpo joined Liverpool in January 2023 from PSV Eindhoven and has become an indispensable member of the squad, playing a key role in the club’s 2024-25 Premier League title win. This consistent performance earned him a long-term contract extension in August 2025. Under new manager Andoni Iraola, the Dutchman has maintained his high level, providing two assists for Alexander Isak during Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town on September 4, 2026.
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