Final decision: Liverpool settle Gakpo's stance on a move to City
Liverpool has rejected an £80 million bid from Manchester City for forward Cody Gakpo, effectively ending the transfer pursuit. Gakpo is expected to remain at Anfield as City shifts its focus to other targets.
Why it matters
This move impacts the competitive landscape of the Premier League and the strategic squad planning for two major football clubs.
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Liverpool have settled their position on the transfer of Dutch forward Cody Gakpo to Manchester City this summer.
British newspaper The Athletic report that Liverpool have knocked back an 80 million pound bid from Manchester City for Gakpo. The forward now looks set to stay put at Anfield.
Gakpo, 27, had wanted the move to Enzo Maresca's side, a switch that lined up with Bradley Barcola completing his own move to Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain.
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