Cody Gakpo’s future at Liverpool is under scrutiny this summer, with the player reportedly concerned about his role under incoming head coach Andoni Iraola, according to TEAMtalk. Sources indicate Gakpo has expressed worries to those close to him about potentially falling behind teenage winger Rio Ngumoha in the pecking order.
Liverpool currently maintain they are not actively seeking to sell Gakpo, having had no initial plans to move him on this transfer window, but the club would consider a significant offer. The situation has developed following what has been described as a disappointing campaign for the Netherlands international, coinciding with Ngumoha’s emergence as a key prospect.
Ngumoha is viewed internally as one of the brightest talents to come through the Liverpool academy in recent years and is expected to be a central figure in Iraola’s plans. This outlook has created uncertainty for Gakpo, who remains ambitious and is not believed to want a reduced role at this stage of his career.
Several clubs have been alerted to Gakpo’s potential availability. Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are among the Premier League sides who have been informed of the situation, while AC Milan and Atletico Madrid have also been contacted by intermediaries. Interest extends beyond those leagues, with Turkish clubs Besiktas and Fenerbahce, as well as RB Leipzig, also monitoring the situation.
Liverpool are currently pursuing Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, and Gakpo’s situation could potentially be used as leverage in those negotiations. The club remain determined to sign Diomande despite Leipzig’s confidence he will stay, and Gakpo’s potential departure could sweeten the deal. While Gakpo remains a Liverpool player for now, his future is increasingly uncertain given the changing dynamics at Anfield and interest from across Europe.
