In an interview with Sky Sports activities, Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo has revealed that Manchester United have been in touch with him over a switch previous to his transfer to the Merseyside giants.
The 24-year-old was one of the crucial sought-after gamers throughout his time at PSV Eindhoven and Man United have been linked with him through the 2022 summer time switch window. There was fixed speak that they may land his signature, however the membership determined towards negotiating a cope with PSV.
Just some months later, Gakpo ended up making the swap to Liverpool in a shock winter switch. United have been tipped to make an method to land him, however the Reds hijacked the transfer out of the blue. They reached an settlement to signal Gakpo in late December for a bundle of £45 million.
Gakpo has now disclosed that United have been in touch over a summer time switch in 2022 and he spoke to the supervisor. He added {that a} deal didn’t undergo and Liverpool later got here with a winter proposal, he mentioned: “I feel it was the summer time earlier than [I joined Liverpool] that I used to be in touch with the membership [United].
“I spoke to the supervisor [Erik ten Hag] from them as properly, clearly, he’s Dutch so yeah, I spoke to him as properly. However on the finish, it didn’t undergo and that’s simply it. Within the winter, Liverpool got here. Greatest determination for me.”
Greatest determination
Gakpo mentioned in his interview that it was the very best determination to affix Liverpool and he’s clearly proper. The Reds had a troublesome 2022/23 season the place they completed fifth within the desk, however they’re again within the combine for the title this season. The Merseyside giants are at present 4 factors clear on the high of the league standings.
The Dutchman has had a blended bag of performances, however he has nonetheless impressed with 18 objectives and eight assists from 63 outings. His capability to play in numerous positions has labored properly for him. Gakpo has predominantly operated as a striker for the Reds, however he has additionally featured on both wing or in central midfield.
United, in the meantime, are going by way of a troublesome season and they’re at present sixth within the desk and face a troublesome problem of qualifying for the Champions League. Taking a look at their present state, Gakpo will really feel he has made the proper alternative to affix their arch-rivals, who may finish the season with Premier League glory.
