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But Ruud van Nistelrooy spoke way too soon when he questioned Cody Gakpo’s move to Liverpool.

It was just six games into the Dutch forward’s time at Anfield when Van Nistelrooy said Gakpo got it wrong by picking Liverpool over Manchester United.

The Reds were struggling in one of their worst seasons under Jurgen Klopp but there were reasons for it and Gakpo’s signing was part of the German manager’s refresh of his squad, he just arrived a little earlier.

That was because Liverpool knew United were sniffing around the player.

He wanted Gakpo to join United.

He said Gakpo wanted to join United, but he signed for Liverpool.

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"As far as I know, Gakpo has always dreamed of playing for Manchester United and he was in talks with Erik ten Hag since August,” Van Nistelrooy said in February 2023.

"I also wanted him to play for United, but the club didn't make an offer in January.

“When I heard about Liverpool, I discussed it with him and told him to wait until the summer.
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