Andoni Iraola urged to make 'cold-hearted' decision over Cody Gakpo future at Liverpool
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsCody GakpoGakpo performed admirably at the World Cup with the Netherlands but one ex-Liverpool striker believes the Dutchman was not consistent enough for the Reds last season.Cody Gakpo(Image: Getty Images)Andoni Iraola has been urged to make a "cold-hearted" decision regarding Cody Gakpo's Liverpool future this summer.The Netherlands international had a decent World Cup with two goals in the tournament as his side tumbled out of the tournament at the last-32 stage. Tottenham Hotspur have been linked to Gakpo and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed the North London club are keen on the 27-year-old.No offer has yet been forthcoming from Spurs but Heskey believes Liverpool must seriously consider a bid if it does arrive as Iraola has to mold his roster the way he sees fit.Emile Heskey(Image: Getty Images)That means allowing players from previous regimes, including Gakpo, to depart if the money is significant enough.
"When you're coming in as a new manager, you have to cold-headedly look at your assets, and he is an asset who holds significant market value that you could cash in on to fund your own vision."He has had a decent enough World Cup in terms of scoring and creating chances for Holland, which keeps his profile high."But at club level for Liverpool, it hasn't consistently looked great for him. So yes, you'd definitely have to consider a serious offer."Gakpo has been at Liverpool since 2023 and has made 180 appearances in those three years.
Liverpool has been told Barcola might cost as much as $150million, perhaps more.Then there is interest in Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig who also showed up for his nation, Ivory Coast, at the World Cup over the past number of weeks.As many as six clubs are chasing Diomande who had previously suggested he fancied a crack with PSG over any other suitors.That saw Liverpool resign themselves to defeat in its pursuit of Diomande. However no deal has been struck for the player yet.Bournemouth's Alex Scott just rejected a new contract with the Cherries and Iraola could also potentially look to reunite with the England international he guided at the Vitality.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCCody GakpoAndoni Iraola