Liverpool are interested in signing PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo this summer, according to reliable journalist David Ornstein.
The Lowdown: Gakpo impressing for PSV
The 22-year-old is enjoying an eye-catching season for the Eredivisie giants, scoring eight goals and registering 13 assists in the division.
Gakpo also netted twice in the Champions League prior to PSV's exit and he has been described as a player who 'has everything' by former Netherlands midfielder Theo Janssen.
The youngster's current deal in Eindhoven may not expire until 2026, but a fresh update suggests that he could be on the move in the near future.
The Latest: Liverpool eye up move for Gakpo
Writing for The Athletic, Ornstein claimed that Liverpool are among the clubs interested in making a move for Gakpo this summer.
The likes of Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also seen as potential suitors, with PSV willing to sell if the right offer comes along. The Dutch outfit are not believed to have set an asking price, although offers in excess of £35m have already been mentioned
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The Verdict: One for the future
Liverpool have five excellent attacking options at their disposal these days, with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino all battling for minutes.
However, Firmino is now 30 years of age, while Salah and Mane will both reach that milestone later this year, so Gakpo could be considered a long-term replacement for them at Anfield.
The majority of his appearances this season have been in a left-sided role, so he could be seen as Mane's successor, although Diaz's emergence does cloud the situation.
Gakpo's versatility means that he can excel anywhere across the frontline, so Jurgen Klopp may feel that the 22-year-old is an ideal signing who can fill in across various roles as the years progress, eventually joining Diaz and Jota as a regular in a new-look front three at Liverpool.
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