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Stephen Killen & Tom Blow

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool changed Cody Gakpo transfer plans amid Man Utd interest

Jurgen Klopp has admitted Liverpool acted quickly to complete a deal for Cody Gakpo to beat Manchester United to his signature.

The Reds announced the signing of Gakpo, 23, from Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday. It's believed the Premier League side have agreed an initial £37million transfer fee for the Netherlands international, a fee that could rise to £45m with add-ons.

Man Utd were the favourites for Gakpo's signature, yet Liverpool swooped in to agree a deal. Klopp has confirmed they've been interested in the forward "for a long time" and is excited to see what he can do in the Premier League during the coming weeks.

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