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Gakpo arrived at Liverpool in January 2023 from PSV Eindhoven, and his trajectory since has been a steady climb from promising signing to indispensable first-team fixture. He played a significant role in Liverpool’s 2024-25 Premier League title victory under manager Arne Slot, cementing himself as one of the league’s most versatile attacking threats.
That consistency earned him a long-term contract extension in August 2025.
Manchester City came calling, Liverpool said no
On August 31, 2026, Manchester City submitted an £80 million bid for the forward, and Liverpool rejected it.
Under current manager Andoni Iraola, Gakpo has continued to thrive. In Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town on September 4, 2026, Gakpo assisted both goals scored by teammate Alexander Isak.
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