Liverpool fans were treated to a late Christmas present this week when the Reds announced the signing of PSV winger Cody Gakpo on a five-and-a-half-year deal.
The likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have been big admirers of Gakpo throughout the first half of the season, but it was Liverpool who managed to complete the signing of the Netherlands international. The ECHO understands Gakpo's fee is an initial £37m, and the forward looks in line to potentially make his debut against Wolves in the FA Cup on January 7.
With injuries keeping attacking duo Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota out for a few more months, a move for Gakpo has bolstered the Reds' attack as Jurgen Klopp's side look to fight their way back into the Premier League top four. Just 23 years old, Gakpo has impressed immensely so far this season, scoring nine and assisting 12 in 14 Eredivisie games for PSV while scoring three times for the Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup.
