Cody Gakpo seeks Anfield exit amid transfer scramble

Cody Gakpo has informed Liverpool he wants to leave Anfield this summer after a turbulent season for the squad. The campaign was marked by the tragic passing of teammate Diogo Jota in 2025, a loss that deeply affected the club’s psychological state. On the field, a drop in performances led to a breakdown between manager Arne Slot and the home crowd, prompting Fenway Sports Group to terminate his contract despite a league title in his debut year.

With Andoni Iraola appointed to take charge, Gakpo has chosen this transition period to formalise his desire for a transfer. Several clubs are monitoring the winger, with Tottenham Hotspur most heavily linked and Newcastle United also showing interest. Bayern Munich have emerged as a contender after their pursuit of Anthony Gordon ended with his move to Barcelona, putting Gakpo squarely on the Bundesliga champions’ radar alongside their existing attacking options, which include former Merseyside player Luis Díaz.

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