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Cody Gakpo will remain at Liverpool after last-minute attempts from Manchester City and Tottenham to sign the Dutchman came to nothing, according to The Athletic.
The late interest arrived on August 31, but the outcome is clear: Gakpo is going nowhere and will stay at Anfield. Both Manchester City and Tottenham are understood to have made bids in an effort to bring him to their respective clubs, yet Liverpool will not be losing the player at this stage.
For Gakpo, the focus now returns fully to Liverpool. Rather than making a late switch, he is set to stay and fight for his place, giving the club certainty as the window reaches its closing stages. The situation had the potential to become one of the notable late stories of the day, particularly with two major clubs attempting to secure a deal, but Liverpool’s position has resulted in continuity.
The decision also removes any immediate uncertainty around the player’s future. Late approaches can often force quick decisions from clubs and players, but in this case there will be no move away from Anfield. Gakpo’s task is now straightforward: remain part of the Liverpool squad and work to earn his role in the team.
Manchester City and Tottenham will have to move on from their efforts, while Liverpool keep a player who had attracted late attention. With the matter settled, Gakpo stays on Merseyside and the club avoid a last-minute departure on deadline day.
Written by Ketan Patel
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