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The Dutchman is being courted by the Manchester club, with Liverpool said to value Gakpo at around £85million.It was reported over the weekend that Gakpo had chosen a move to City, and there was talk about personal terms having been agreed between the two parties. However, Gakpo would be happy to perform a U-turn and remain at Anfield if a financial agreement can't be struck between City and Liverpool.
Liverpool have been pushing forward with plans to sign Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace, having reportedly stepped back from a move for Yankuba Minteh following two rejected bids.Gakpo has been linked with a move away from Liverpool all summer, with Tottenham having emerged as the most likely candidate for the Dutch international. It took a long time but I'm really happy today to be able to play for Liverpool and all I want is to be on the pitch and be able to play."I hope to achieve very big things.
On why he picked Liverpool ahead of other options, he said: "I had the chance to play twice in this stadium and I saw the atmosphere and how the fans were behind the Liverpool players. When I knew about Liverpool's interest in me, I didn't ask questions and I knew it was a very big club for me."
