Liverpool reject Manchester City's £80 million bid for Cody Gakpo

Liverpool reject Manchester City’s £80 million bid for Cody Gakpo

The Dutch forward continues to prove his worth as one of the Premier League's most dangerous attackers

Gakpo arrived at Liverpool in January 2023 from PSV Eindhoven, and his trajectory since has been a steady climb from promising signing to indispensable first-team fixture. He played a significant role in Liverpool’s 2024-25 Premier League title victory under manager Arne Slot, cementing himself as one of the league’s most versatile attacking threats.

That consistency earned him a long-term contract extension in August 2025.

Manchester City came calling, Liverpool said no

On August 31, 2026, Manchester City submitted an £80 million bid for the forward, and Liverpool rejected it.

Under current manager Andoni Iraola, Gakpo has continued to thrive. In Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town on September 4, 2026, Gakpo assisted both goals scored by teammate Alexander Isak.

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That consistency earned him a long-term contract extension in August 2025.

Manchester City came calling, Liverpool said no

On August 31, 2026, Manchester City submitted an £80 million bid for the forward, and Liverpool rejected it.

Under current manager Andoni Iraola, Gakpo has continued to thrive. In Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town on September 4, 2026, Gakpo assisted both goals scored by teammate Alexander Isak.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.