Liverpool’s reported reluctance to sell Cody Gakpo this summer for anything less than $160 million, if at all, adds a layer of intrigue to the club’s approach to squad-building ahead of the 2026–27 season.
Gakpo has been Liverpool’s chief starter on the left wing in recent years, although he seemed to become a particular source of frustration for fans during 2025–26 when 59 appearances across all competitions only yielded 15 combined goals and assists. The Dutchman scored only seven times in the Premier League, with just three of those in the second half of the season.
