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By Piyush Wankhede
Posted on June 6, 2026 7:00 pm | Updated on June 6, 2026 6:46 pm Cody Gakpo requests an exit to Liverpool as he does not see future without Arne Slot.
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News emerges from Liverpool about Cody Gakpo. The 27-year-old player who can play as a winger or a striker seeks an exit as he does not see a future to his career at Liverpool without Arne Slot.
Slot’s sacking impacts Gakpo’s decision to leave
The news around Liverpool player Cody Gakpo is starting to grow louder. As reported by Teamtalk, Gakpo has submitted a transfer request to Liverpool. The player from Netherlands feels that he might not have a good future at the club without manager Arne Slot. Slot was sacked by the Reds after their last Premier League match of season 2025/26. As reported by MIRROR, some players had doubts about Slot’s approach.
Reports from The Athletic reveal that the problems started when Slot decided to use Dominik Szoboslai as a right back after Conor Bradley’s season ending injury. Szoboslai started the season with excellent performances and was one of the most important players for Liverpool. However, re-positioning stopped him from being as effective as he could have been. In addition to this, report from The Athletic mentioned earlier also reveals that some players felt that Slot favoured the new signings over them.
As reported by Teamtalk, Cody Gakpo is one of the players that Arne Slot was impressed by the most. Slot always picked Gakpo in the matches while the media and fanbase questioned this decision. After winning the Premier League title last season, Gakpo was handed a new contract until 2030 with a salary of £250,000-a-week. Earlier mentioned report from Teamtalk suggests that Arne Slot was one of the main reasons behind Liverpool offering Gakpo a new contract.
Gakpo’s performances sparks debate
Cody Gakpo’s all-time numbers for Liverpool across all competitions under Arne Slot, as per FotMob:
Competition Appearances Goals Assists Successful dribbles
Premier League 71 17 9 65
UCL 19 5 2 15
EFL Cup 6 5 1 6
FA Cup 4 0 0 1
Gakpo’s numbers look average while playing under Slot. The numbers prove the doubts and questions right, behind the reasons Slot picking Gakpo in the squad, making the fans worried and confused over the squad selection.
Spurs interest in Cody Gakpo and Liverpool’s stance
As reported by Teamtalk, Liverpool will allow Gakpo to leave. According to SoccerNews, Gakpo has a market value of €65 million. This will allow the Reds to partially fund the transfer fee for Yan Diomande, who is strongly linked to a move to Anfield this summer. Also, this will allow Andoni Iraola, who is close to becoming the next Liverpool boss, a chance to sign the players he wants by creating space in the squad.
Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha has shown flashes of excellence. Departure of Gakpo could mean that Ngumoha will get more chances on the left wing to showcase his talent.
Tottenham have brought in Roberto de Zerbi as their new manager. They plan an attacking overhaul this summer. As reported by MSN, they are watching the situation of Cody Gakpo closely. An official bid is still not presented but we can expect contact between the clubs to be made soon. This deal can benefit all parties involved. Spurs will get a real upgrade on the options they have in attacking areas. Liverpool can create space in their squad along with earning transfer fee that can fund their new signings.
Cody Gakpo can also get a chance to stay in the Premier League and start a new chapter with a different football club. In addition to this, Rio Ngumoha can be the main man for Liverpool on the left. This feels like a win-win situation for all. Still, an agreement needs to be reached for this move to happen.
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Piyush Wankhede
Piyush Wankhede is a Junior Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing articles focused on football news, match developments, and player performances. As an emerging voice in football journalism, he provides clear and engaging coverage that helps readers stay updated on key events and stories in the sport. Through his work at Six Sports, Piyush delivers concise match reports, player analyses, and feature pieces that highlight trends and narratives shaping modern football. His writing combines attention to detail with accessibility, making it easy for readers to follow football developments.
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