Cody Gakpo: Liverpool in advanced talks to sign forward from PSV Eindhoven

Liverpool are successful precocious talks to motion Dutch guardant Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven.

The Reds person made a determination for Gakpo with forwards Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota facing lengthy spells connected the sidelines.

The interest is reported to beryllium an archetypal £37m, which could emergence to £40m with add-ons.

Manchester United person been heavy linked with a determination for Gakpo.

• Gakpo tin 'go to the satellite and back' - Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk spoke glowingly astir his nine and planetary team-mate during the 2022 World Cup.

"Hopefully Cody tin spell to the satellite and back," said Van Dijk during the tourney successful Qatar. "He is simply a precise bully subordinate and a bully lad too.

"What we spot successful grooming is what you spot connected the pitch. There is inactive truthful overmuch imaginable and I anticipation helium tin transportation connected showing it for us. We are precise blessed with him."

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