PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo ‘has arrived in England ahead of a medical at Liverpool’ – after the Reds beat Manchester United to the Holland forward’s signature in a deal worth £44m
- Man United had instigated talks but did not finalise a financial offer for Gakpo
- Liverpool have taken advantage by opening talks with PSV over £44m transfer
- PSV have confirmed that an agreement has been reached between the clubs
- Holland star has now reportedly arrived in England ahead of Liverpool medical
PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo is understood to have arrived in England ahead of a medical at Liverpool.
It comes after Liverpool agreed a €50million (£44m) deal with the Dutch club for the sought after striker.
The clubs held talks on Monday night as Liverpool moved to head off competition from Manchester United.
PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo is understood to have arrived in England ahead of a medical at Liverpool
PSV announced that they had reached an agreement for the transfer of Gakpo on Boxing Day
And now the forward – who enjoyed a stellar World Cup – is on his way to Liverpool to complete the move, according to Sky Sports.
In a statement on Twitter, PSV wrote on Boxing Day: ‘PSV and @LFC have reached an agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo. The 23-year-old attacker will leave for England imminently where he will be subjected to the necessary formalities ahead of the completion of the transfer.’
Gakpo had offers from Leeds and Southampton last summer but chose to stay at PSV after the Dutch club rejected offers.
The 23-year old had chosen to wait for offers from clubs contending in the Champions League and despite the pull of United’s Erik ten Hag, Liverpool fit the bill.
Jurgen Klopp had been keen to bring in reinforcements to cover the long-term injuries to Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota
Liverpool have concerns over Luis Diaz’s injury following his knee surgery while Darwin Nunez is struggling to find his rhythm after his move from Benfica.
Leeds offered £25m plus add-ons for Gakpo in the summer but it was rejected with PSV believing the add-ons were unrealistic. They have been holding out for a deal around £45million for the Holland international.
United had been considered favourites but the ongoing talk over their sale has cast doubt over what funds are readily available this month.
Reports in Holland claim that PSV have only sold their star player because of their precarious financial situation, leaving them with a ‘knife to their throat’.
According to De Telegraaf, PSV must collect £35m per season to keep afloat having watched their wage bill rise sharply in recent campaigns.
The Holland international, who netted three goals for his country at the World Cup, has scored 13 goals and provided 17 assists in 24 appearances this season for PSV before joining the Reds.
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