Cody Gakpo comes clean on Bayern Munich offer | OneFootball

Liverpool have got ambitions to restructure their squad this summer - starting with Florian Wirtz. The 22-year-old Germany playmaker is a No10 by trade but can also occupy a left-sided attacking midfield position.

His potential arrival could have an impact on several current Liverpool stars. Dominik Szoboszlai, for one, might consider his place under threat with Wirtz a rival for a central attacking position.

But Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo might also be looking over their shoulders. If Arne Slot opts to keep Szoboszlai where he currently plays - in order to get through his fair share of off-the-ball work - then Wirtz could end up being fielded from the left.

And if the club are going to spend £126m on a new attacker, the expectation is that he will be a nailed-on starter. Where that leaves Diaz and Gakpo right now is anyone’s guess.

Gakpo a target for Bayern

Diaz, 28, has been extensively linked with both Barcelona and Al-Nassr - with Liverpool seemingly willing to cash in if the right bid materialises.

Gakpo has also been associated with a move away and Bayern Munich are known to be keen amid uncertainty for attackers like Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman.

Under contract until 2028, the 26-year-old is reported to be seeking a new deal from the Reds. However, if an attractive bid is made for the Dutchman then sporting director Richard Hughes could opt to take it under consideration.

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'Maybe my agents have heard', admits Gakpo

The question of Gakpo’s future was put to him recently on international duty - when the attacker featured in the Netherlands’ 2-0 win over Finland.

Does he see himself sticking with Liverpool? “The way it looks now, definitely,” he said. “ I am in my place and I am happy. We have had a good season and as a team, as a club we are looking for more.”

He was then quizzed on Bayern’s reported interest, stating that he is leaving all talks in the hands of his representatives.

"I haven't heard anything about it myself. I've moved on from that,” he said.

"Maybe my agents have heard something about it, but I haven't heard anything yet. As I just said, I'm focused on how things are now."

Gakpo has been at Anfield since January 2023 and excelled for Arne Slot last season when placed in his correct position. He scored 18 goals and added seven assists in 49 appearances overall.