Liverpool agree Cody Gakpo transfer as PSV release statement confirming medical plan
Liverpool are set to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in a deal that could reach £50million in add-ons.
Posted Tuesday, December 27, 2022 by Express.co.uk
Cody Gakpo is set to join Liverpool from PSV in a deal that could reach £50m
PSV Eindhoven have confirmed the club-record sale of World Cup starlet Cody Gakpo to Liverpool, subject to a medical and all remaining transfer formalities. The Dutch giants have shaken hands on an undisclosed fee with the Reds and given their 23-year-old superstar permission to fly to England to undergo a medical after a deal was struck between the two sides on Boxing Day.
An official club statement from PSV read: "PSV and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement on the upcoming transfer of Cody Gakpo. The 23-year-old attacker will immediately leave for England where he will undergo 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.
"The PSV management completed the transfer on Boxing Day and gave Gakpo permission to travel to England."
While PSV are not commenting on a fee, it's understood Liverpool will pay an initial £37million rising to £50m with potential add-ons.
Manchester United had looked on course to land Gakpo in January after the player publicly detailed his interest in a move to Old Trafford.
But now the Red Devils have been left behind by the productive Reds, who have stolen an unexpected march on their rivals to land Erik ten Hag's top winter target.
United had been plotting a move for the Holland international attacker and recently opened dialogue with Gakpo's representatives in a bid to set up a January transfer.
However, having failed to make a formal bid, Liverpool have snuck in to quickly agree a deal with PSV for the 23-year-old hotshot.
Jurgen Klopp hinted prior to the Premier League win at Aston Villa that the club would be open to signing another forward.
The German said: "We have two long-term injuries up front. Last January, Luis Diaz came in which was very helpful for that part of the season. Doing something similar this time? If it was a positive move, why not?”
Diogo Jota is now expected to be sidelined until February after picking up a calf injury in the 1-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield two months ago.
Luis Diaz also suffered fresh damage to his knee in an unexpected injury setback during Liverpool's mid-season trip to Dubai.
The Colombian international is not expected to return to the field until March, meaning Liverpool were in need of some extra attacking firepower.
Gakpo was said to be a target for the summer transfer window but Liverpool have now moved their transfer plans forward to see off interest from fellow rivals.
Once all of Liverpool's forwards are fit, they will have six big names battling it out for places at Anfield.
Mohamed Salah remains a mainstay but Darwin Nunez is also beginning to warm to the Premier League.
Roberto Firmino remains a favourite at Anfield - despite his expiring contract - while Jota and Diaz are also considered regulars for the Reds.
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