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The transfer fee is between £35m and £45m. A PSV statement on Monday said: "PSV and LFC have reached an agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo.

Gakpo has all the attributes required of a modern forward and after his perfect treble at the World Cup had clubs across Europe scrambling for his signature before Liverpool won the race. That mentality will have impressed his suitors as much as his league-topping tally of goals and assists. His steadily rising goals- and assists-per-90 minutes stats for his club show that extra homework is paying off. At PSV he has shone as a left winger, cutting inside. A goal in each group stage game - one with his head, one with his left foot and one with his right foot - was testament to his rapidly improving play in the final third, appetite for the big stage and versatility. Cody Gakpo's stock increased at the World Cup with three goals in five appearances before the Netherlands were knocked out by eventual winners Argentina; Man Utd had shown interest in Gakpo in the summer before pursuing a deal for Antony from Ajax

Liverpool are set to beat Manchester United to the £50 million ($60m) signing of PSV forward Cody Gakpo.

So if they can get it over the line, it'll be even sweeter for Klopp and Co. Crucially, he is capable of operating across the forward line, providing the kind of versatility Liverpool crave, and his age, 23, means there is room for improvement too, as there is with Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Fabio Carvalho and Diogo Jota, the club's last four attacking signings. "The 23-year-old attacker will immediately leave for England where he will undergo the necessary formalities to complete the transfer.

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[Manchester United.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) I had the contract there. I said I prefer left, and then he said, 'But (Philippe) Coutinho is on the left!' It was all ready, but instead, I thought, 'No, I want to go to [Liverpool.'](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) I could see myself in all the positions." [HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mane-manutd-liverpool-gakpo-transfer-28819883#comments-wrapper) Will Gakpo be a successful signing for Liverpool? I still remember the first time I got the call from Klopp. "I was convinced to go with (Jurgen) Klopp's project. [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) I played on the right side and I used to play on the left. "These are difficult players to play against." A statement from PSV read: "PSV and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement on the upcoming transfer of Cody Gakpo. Both clubs involved in the deal are yet to officially confirm the figure paid, but PSV general manager Marcel Brands did add 'this is a record transfer for PSV,'. United fans reading those same reports must have barely been able to believe their luck.

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However, he is struggling to find the killing instinct, which made him one of the most feared strikers in world football last season. And Liverpool fans went out of their way to ensure the Uruguayan was given his fair share of the credit. The goal was not possible without him," another commented. The former Benfica star, who will cost Liverpool around £85million once add-ons are accounted for, squandered some good chances in front of goal. Delighted for BAJCETIC and Doaks cameo," another added. "Nunez does so much for this team his runs and speed terrorises defences.

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Chelsea and United have both been linked with the 18-year-old, and he could prove a long-term No 9 for either club. The German international is seen as one of the most exciting youngsters in Europe, and being able to sign him for a cut-price fee in January would prove top business by any club. [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) has openly admitted that his side need to sign a forward, with the PSV Eindhoven star being a long-term target.

Cody Gakpo will set Liverpool back £82m in fees and wages, according to reports, after they agreed a six-year contract with the PSV Eindhoven forward.

I also seek the help of God in these decisions.” “Now I wait (for) everything. “That was a tough period,” Gakpo told Dutch newspaper NRC. And I started to doubt. I haven’t heard from Manchester United yet. “I thought about Manchester United, but when that didn’t happen, I couldn’t remember.

Jurgen Klopp has insisted that Darwin Nunez is "unstoppable" despite his struggles in front of goal during Liverpool's Boxing Day win at Aston Villa.

I am not since yesterday in the business and so I know. The scoring, in the beginning, is not so important. Klopp is aware of the criticism being aimed at Nunez due to his wastefulness in front of goal, but is not worried about his progress at Anfield and insists he had an "exceptional game" at Villa Park.

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On closing the gap to the top four: "We have to be the pain in the backside for everybody. "The second half we needed to keep, again, our game plan and to try to get chances to score and opportunities to come back. One final run in behind the defence led to Liverpool's third goal. It proved decisive in the end. the possibility of having possession, don't concede the easy transition and, if someone lost his position, they done it and, second half, we reacted very well." In a difficult game we played a lot of good stuff. But the home side caused plenty of problems at the other end - and it made for a great game. We had some massive counter-attacks and could have scored the third goal much earlier. But such is the potency of this Liverpool team, going toe-to-toe with Salah and the rest always looked to be a risk. Watkins evaded Joel Matip to head the ball into the corner and the momentum looked to be with Emery's men. It was tough on Villa but Liverpool's quality told in the end. Ollie Watkins' expertly placed header halved the deficit and chances continued to flow at both ends in a wide-open contest with Darwin Nunez particularly wasteful.

The Reds' gradual updating of their forward line will now see them beat Manchester United to the Netherlands forward.

He nevertheless looks best equipped for the role on the left in Klopp’s 4-3-3. If he has a trademark goal, it is from the inside-left channel. That they came with his left foot, right foot and head show the variety in his game. Liverpool can take added satisfaction from the sense that an era of change at Anfield has not affected their ability to act at speed and spring a surprise with their dealings. The notion Gakpo has outgrown his native league is shown by the numbers: he tops the statistics in the Eredivisie this season for goals, assists, shots, shots on targets, key passes and shot-creating actions. The constant in the conversation was Manchester United: Erik ten Hag spoke to his compatriot in the summer.

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He laid it off to van Dijk, who hooked a left-footed snapshot that deflected off Konsa (I think) and into the net. Digne curls a deep cross that finds McGinn unmarked at the far post, but the ball bounces awkwardly and he can’t decide whether to go at it with his head or his left foot. He rides the bounce well but then hits a first-time shot straight at Olsen. McGinn sweeps a long pass out to Digne on the left and hares towards the area. Alexander-Arnold curls a devastating free-kick from the right that bounces up towards the unmarked Nunez, eight yards out. “It’s clear that the other five in Liverpool’s front six (with Robertson and Alexander-Arnold backing them up) are in tune,” says Andy Flintoff, “but Nunez, despite all his energy, is’t quite there yet. Eventually he hits an off-balance shot that is blocked by the legs of Olsen, with the ball then ricocheting off Douglas Luiz and just wide. His cross was palmed away by Olsen to Bajcetic, who calmly dinked the ball over Olsen and rattled it through the legs of Mings on the line. oh never mind, the live pictures are back now, just in time to see Alisson make a comfortable save from Digne. “It was the season after that he really took flight and flourished. Douglas Luiz, 30 yards from goal in the inside-right channel, curled a beautiful cross to the far post, where Watkins pulled away from Matip and strained his neck muscles to plant an excellent header back across Alisson. The relentless Nunez did superbly to chase his own heavy first touch and keep the ball in play near the byline.

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Gakpo has all the attributes required of a modern forward and after his perfect treble at the World Cup had clubs across Europe scrambling for his signature before Liverpool won the race. "It wouldn't surprise me if they did something else in the midfield but Gakpo is an exciting signing. Premier League rules require completed documents by midday of the last working day before the match. As a result, Liverpool's forward options are reduced to Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez. That mentality will have impressed his suitors as much as his league-topping tally of goals and assists. His steadily rising goals and assists-per-90 minutes stats for his club show that extra homework is paying off.

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But it has to be the right club, it has to fit their style of football. This would ensure he is comfortable as it is his home country – potentially allowing the starlet to flourish. And with Liverpool looking to make it a successful season, signings like Gakpo are incredibly important. In Doak’s case though, he is too inexperienced to get a starting spot right now. But the opportunity has to be there for them to go out and play football on loan. And the two sides soon agreed an initial £37million fee, with an extra £13m also up for grabs to PSV through add-ons.

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Diogo Jota – 1.4 (1.4) But how does Gakpo stack up against the forwards in Liverpool’s squad? Luis Diaz – 2.3 (1.8) Roberto Firmino – 3.2 (2.3) Roberto Firmino is out of contract in the summer and may depart Anfield after eight years of service. Cody Gakpo – 28.9 (76.5%) For a young guy like him, it’s really special to see that attitude.” That decision has been vindicated, with a number of top-level clubs – most notably Liverpool’s old rivals Manchester United – chasing his signature. Diogo Jota – 0.9 (24.3%) “There were rumours over the whole period and I admire that a lot in him. Cody Gakpo – 2.1 (41%) “It is wonderful how he has showcased himself.

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The coup comes as a blow for Manchester United, who had been leading the race to sign the 23-year-old, but a significant boost for Jurgen Klopp, who has been seeking reinforcements following injuries to Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota. Gakpo had initially been a target for the summer, but Liverpool moved swiftly to land the versatile forward, once it became clear PSV were open to selling in January. The deal is worth an initial £37 million (€42m/$45m), rising to around £44m (€50m/$53m) when add-ons are factored in.

The Dutch World Cup star fills a gap that has emerged in the Liverpool team, and may provide solutions elsewhere in the future.

The move to Liverpool will test whether he can make the step up. The 23-year-old fills that immediate need for a wide forward on the left with Diaz and Jota out injured. 8 shirt usually given to a midfielder, he played a more central role either as a striker or as an attacking midfielder between two wide forwards. The Senegalese didn’t look like a typical target man but was nevertheless effective in this role. The transfer rumour mill, when combined with video games and fantasy football, can lead to a skewed perception of how soccer’s transfer market works. Standing at around 6 foot 2, he looks more like a typical target man but is perhaps most effective as a winger. It was likely accelerated by a setback to the recovery of Luis Diaz from injury. Names such as Jude Bellingham, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo have been linked with the club, but wanting a player, and them being available, are two separate things. It doesn’t necessarily affect their pursuit of a midfielder. He has played mostly on the left wing for PSV, cutting inside onto his stronger right foot, but for the Netherlands, as seen at the World Cup where he wore the No. It is something the club are looking to address, and something they tried to do in a fashion at the end of the 2022 summer transfer window with the last-minute signing of Arthur. The transfer is a rare example of a club needing to fill a gap in their squad midseason and a quality player potentially able to fill it being available at the right time.

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On closing the gap to the top four: "We have to be the pain in the backside for everybody. "The second half we needed to keep, again, our game plan and to try to get chances to score and opportunities to come back. One final run in behind the defence led to Liverpool's third goal. the possibility of having possession, don't concede the easy transition and, if someone lost his position, they done it and, second half, we reacted very well." And he then came off the bench to make his debut with 20 minutes to go in a 9-0 win against Bournemouth, his only previous top-flight minutes before Monday. In a difficult game we played a lot of good stuff. We had some massive counter-attacks and could have scored the third goal much earlier. But the home side caused plenty of problems at the other end - and it made for a great game. But such is the potency of this Liverpool team, going toe-to-toe with Salah and the rest always looked to be a risk. Watkins evaded Joel Matip to head the ball into the corner and the momentum looked to be with Emery's men. It was tough on Villa but Liverpool's quality told in the end. Ollie Watkins' expertly placed header halved the deficit and chances continued to flow at both ends in a wide-open contest with Darwin Nunez particularly wasteful.

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He scored in each of his country’s group games against Senegal, Ecuador and Qatar. The Togo-born is expected in England for medical check-up and his fee could jump to £44.3 million – a record for the Dutch outfit. PSV Eindhoven, the employer, and Liverpool have inked the deal for the 23-year old man to join the Premier League.