Cody Gakpo has been linked with a move away from Liverpool recently, and a new update has now emerged courtesy of reliable journalist Ben Jacobs.
The Dutchman had a poor season at Anfield in 2025/26, struggling to affect matches and lacking a spark in attacking areas far too often, scoring only seven times in 36 Premier League appearances.
A Liverpool exit for Gakpo has been mooted of late, with some reports stating that he wants to leave the club in order for a fresh challenge.
But writing on X on Saturday evening, Jacobs claimed that the 27-year-old has not said that at all, which isn’t to say that he will definitely remain with the Reds this summer, while also pouring cold water on a shock Mohamed Salah stay:
“Cody Gakpo hasn’t told Liverpool directly he wants to leave. However, there has been recent interest in Gakpo from Italy, and Bayern from last summer. Liverpool not actively looking to sell and have noted the fee on Anthony Gordon’s £70m Barcelona move, which would inform their valuation.
“Gakpo is well contracted until 2030. Liverpool also have no plans to keep Mo Salah despite comments from Egyptian goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shenawy that ‘things could change.'”
Should Liverpool look to keep Cody Gakpo this summer?
Gakpo is a divisive figure among Liverpool supporters, especially after his performances last season, with some feeling he is one-dimension, cutting inside and shooting at will but not offering enough in his all-round game.
There are others who value the Dutchman more, though, and while he arguably isn’t good enough to start most weeks, he is a strong option off the substitutes’ bench when legs are tiring.
Andoni Iraola will no doubt have his own thoughts on Gakpo and whether he sees a future for him at Anfield, and in truth, both outcomes would be fine for Liverpool.
If he leaves, the Reds will get good money and be able to potentially sign a superior replacement, but if he stays, they will have a proven international attacker in their ranks.
But Gakpo is certainly expendable, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see Liverpool accept an offer for his services before next season gets underway.