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Liverpool Presses Gakpo Retention as £85M Offer Looms

8/30/2026

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Virgil van Dijk urged Fenway Sports Group to retain Cody Gakpo in England.
Manchester City prepared to offer £85 million for Gakpo before Tuesday’s deadline.
Liverpool said Gakpo will leave only with a suitable replacement.
Barcola will join Liverpool from PSG for £110 million, potentially rising to $166 million.
Liverpool contacted Bournemouth about winger Rayan, whose £130 million release clause starts in 2027.

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Virgil van Dijk urged Fenway Sports Group to retain Cody Gakpo in England.
Manchester City prepared to offer £85 million for Gakpo before Tuesday’s deadline.
Liverpool said Gakpo will leave only with a suitable replacement.
Barcola will join Liverpool from PSG for £110 million, potentially rising to $166 million.
Liverpool contacted Bournemouth about winger Rayan, whose £130 million release clause starts in 2027.