Cody Gakpo’s place at Liverpool has been thrown into some fresh uncertainty after the club signed Spanish winger Victor Munoz, directly threatening Gakpo’s spot as a left winger. Here is why the exit talk has resurfaced, and how credible it actually is.
Why is Liverpool even considering selling? Cody Gakpo struggled with form last season under previous manager Arne Slot, and the new head coach Andoni Iraola reportedly doesn’t see him as untouchable the way Slot did, using only seven players 100+ times last season. With Mohamed Salah departure and Liverpool prioritizing winger depth, Gakpo’s central role is no longer guaranteed under the new coaching setup.
Who replaces him? Spanish youngstar, Victor Munoz’s arrival directly threatens Gakpo’s left-wing spot. Meanwhile, Liverpool are also reportedly chasing PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a further attacking reinforcement. If both moves materialize, Gakpo could easily be squeezed out of Iraola’s XI even without an actual sale.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Tottenham’s interest is real. However, most reporting suggests Liverpool currently see him as more likely to stay than go while insisting they’re looking to add to their wide options, not reduce them.
Meanwhile, the Dutch international has publicly stated he wants to remain in one of Europe’s top five leagues for now, which effectively rules out interest from Turkish side Fenerbahce, but leaves the door open if a “truly irresistible” Premier League offer arrives before the window closes. With 4 years still left on his contract, Liverpool are under no financial pressure to sell, meaning this saga likely comes down to Iraola’s personal judgment on him when preseason evaluations wrap up.
