PSV technical director John de Jong has admitted Cody Gakpo will leave for a 'top club' and has called on the youngster to take inspiration from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
The 22-year-old has been one of PSV’s standout players so far this season, netting 10 goals and claiming 11 assists for the Eredivisie club.
As a result of his impressive form, the winger has been linked with a move to the Reds and other clubs across Europe.
A recent report from Voetbal International claimed that as well as Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich were also eyeing a move for Gakpo.
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The player even admitted himself recently that there have been some 'very interesting clubs' in touch with him, although it 'looks like' he will sign an extension with the Eredivisie giants.
He said: “It looks like I’m going to renew my contract.
"The clubs that want something are also known to me, I’ve had conversations about that with my agent.
“Very interesting clubs have been added, but we have to look at what the first step is.”
However, De Jong believes that Gakpo will leave PSV eventually, and has also urged him to learn from Liverpool stars Salah and Mane in the way they defend.
“Gakpo will of course not stay in Eindhoven forever. He will go to a top club in a top league in the future. Or will that happen next summer? That’s hard to say,” he said.
Before De Jong continued in an interview with De Telegraaf, saying: “If you look at Liverpool players like Mane and Salah, he still has a lot to learn.
“They are not only great footballers, but they also defend, Gakpo still has to improve on that point.”
