Man City Interested in Liverpool Forward Cody Gakpo
- Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester City.
- The 27-year-old attacker has drawn interest from Manchester City.
- Gakpo is currently on international duty with the Netherlands national team in the United States.
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester City. Sources indicate the Merseyside club have no current intention of selling the Netherlands international, according to Sky Sports and The New York Times.
Manchester City Eyes Liverpool Forward
The 27-year-old attacker has drawn interest from Manchester City. They have reportedly made contact regarding a potential move, as reported by ClickLiverpool and Cartilage Free Captain. Tottenham Hotspur has also monitored the player’s situation. Despite rival interest from domestic competitors, Liverpool officials remain firm in their stance that Gakpo is not for sale during the current window.
Personal Tragedy on International Duty
Gakpo is currently on international duty with the Netherlands national team in the United States. The forward recently experienced a personal tragedy as he and his partner, Noa van der Bij, suffered a miscarriage during her pregnancy. This was confirmed in an Instagram statement released by van der Bij.
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With broken hearts, we share that our little boy passed away during pregnancy. Thank you for all the support.
Noa van der Bij
KNVB Offers Full Support
Dutch publication De Telegraaf reported that Gakpo briefly delayed his arrival at a recent training session before joining the squad by car. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) issued a statement confirming that the federation was aware of the situation. They are providing support to Gakpo, van der Bij, and their son Samuel.
According to the KNVB, Gakpo made the personal decision, in consultation with his family, to remain with the national team squad for the remainder of their campaign.
Cody has decided, in consultation with his girlfriend, to remain with the group. We respect their privacy and therefore will not comment further on the situation.
Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB)
Anfield Resistance to Rival Bids
On the pitch, transfer speculation surrounding Gakpo persists despite Liverpool’s reluctance to negotiate. While Manchester City and Tottenham explore attacking reinforcements, Gakpo remains under contract at Anfield as both clubs prepare for upcoming domestic and European fixtures.