Virgil Van Dijk Sends Clear Cody Gakpo Message After Liverpool U-Turn
Virgil van Dijk said the forward will be important after Gakpo delivered two assists in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Ipswich Town.
- Liverpool blocked a potential move for Cody Gakpo to Manchester City after failing to secure a replacement, keeping the forward at Anfield beyond the summer transfer window.
- Manchester City reportedly prepared a bid of around £85 million for the 27-year-old, who sought a fresh challenge following a difficult 2025/26 campaign, while Tottenham Hotspur also expressed interest.
- Virgil van Dijk backed the forward, calling him "massive" and "important," as Gakpo provided both assists in Friday's 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town.
- Following the transfer saga, Gakpo held clear-the-air talks with Liverpool management and committed his focus to the team, registering three assists in his last two matches.
- With five points from three Premier League fixtures, Liverpool will host Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday for their first Champions League match of the season.
19 Articles
19 Articles
Jamie Carragher reveals fears for Liverpool star after Ipswich win
Jamie Carragher has warned Bradley Barcola that he could struggle to secure a regular first-team starting place at Liverpool following Cody Gakpo's outstanding performance against Ipswich Town.Barcola completed a blockbuster £123million move from Paris Saint-Germain shortly before the transfer window closed, arriving on Merseyside as one of Europe's most expensive attacking players.The 24-year-old made his Liverpool debut from the bench during F…
He became embroiled in a real transfer saga last week, but Cody Gakpo responded in the best possible way on Friday evening. The Dutch international played a starring role in Liverpool's 0-2 victory in the Premier League. And that has sparked quite a few reactions in England.
Liverpool manager praised one of his players, Cody Gakpo, who played a big role in giving Liverpool their first win in the Premier League this season.
Virgil van Dijk sends clear Cody Gakpo message after Liverpool U-turn
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has backed Cody Gakpo to play a major role for the Reds this season after the Dutch forward was involved in a dramatic late transfer saga with Manchester City.Gakpo delivered an impressive performance in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town, providing the assists for both goals and immediately showing why Arne Slot’s side were reluctant to lose him.Van Dijk: Cody Gakpo will be an important player for Liverp…
Van Dijk makes feelings very clear on Cody Gakpo after Liverpool exit U-turn
Cody Gakpo has been key to Liverpool so far under Andoni Iraola but the Dutchman might not have been at Anfield after all had a move to Manchester City been completed over the final days of the window
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
