Cody Gakpo may have already hinted at next club as Liverpool future plunged into doubt
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool forward Cody Gakpo previously named five clubs he would consider joining, with the arrival of Victor Munoz at Anfield now raising fresh questions over his futureCody Gakpo's past comments may provide a hint to what's next(Image: Florencia Tan Jun - UEFA, UEFA via Getty Images)Liverpool's signing of Victor Munoz has ignited discussion surrounding the future of Cody Gakpo.The Dutch international may see his position on the left wing threatened following the Spaniard's arrival and - should he depart - he has previously hinted at his preferred destinations.Gakpo joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023, with the transfer completed weeks after his impressive World Cup displays with the Netherlands. Just a few weeks prior, however, he listed the Reds as one of five clubs where he felt he could thrive."I think at the end of this season I will be ready to take that [next] step," the forward told NOS in November 2022.
"I feel like I was already that way at the start of this season, but after this season, I'm even more ready to take that next step."When questioned about potential destinations, he said: "Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool. It would be an honor to play there, but I also have to see what kind of team would suit me best."Gakpo's new team-mate Munoz became Liverpool's second summer signing after Jeremy Jacquet, and the first since Andoni Iraola was confirmed as the Reds' new manager.The Spaniard is currently part of Spain's World Cup squad, though he remained on the bench during La Roja's opening match against Cape Verde."The forward, who is currently on World Cup duty with Spain, completed a medical at the country's base in Tennessee in the USA and has put pen to paper on a long-term contract," a Liverpool statement read."Munoz is the first new addition since the arrival of head coach Andoni Iraola and will link up with his new teammates later this summer after his participation in the tournament with his national team has concluded."Victor Munoz joined Liverpool this week(Image: Europa Press Sports, Europa Press via Getty Images)Further signings are anticipated at Anfield before the transfer window closes.
The Reds have made significant progress on a deal for Yan Diomande, which could see them splash out upwards of $115M (£86m) on the Ivorian winger as they prepare for life without Mohamed Salah.Gakpo may yet stay at the club, particularly with Hugo Ekitike not expected to return to fitness for some time following an achilles injury.Nonetheless, with Munoz operating on the left flank and Rio Ngumoha poised to feature more regularly after a breakthrough campaign, now could be the opportune moment to push through a sale.The 27 year old put pen to paper on a new deal last August, keeping him at Anfield until 2030. This should ensure the Reds are well-positioned to command a respectable fee for a player who arrived just over three years ago.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Cody GakpoLiverpool FC