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12/09/26 16:00:00

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The transfer market of Liverpool retained Cody Gakpo, the 27-year-old Dutch forward, despite Manchester City's late interest, and the player responded with two assists in the 0-2 win against Ipswich on September 4th. Andoni Iraola had supported his continuity and fielded him as a starter in the third match of the Premier League.

Liverpool and Gakpo: Iraola backed his continuity

Gakpo's continuity was in doubt during the final week of the market. Manchester City made an £80 million offer for the attacker, but Liverpool rejected the proposal due to insufficient time to find a replacement.

The Dutch player was open to the possibility of changing clubs, and City became his preferred destination in the final hours. Tottenham had also shown interest previously, but negotiations with Pep Guardiola's team went the furthest.

The arrival of Bradley Barcola from PSG for an amount exceeding £100 million intensified the offensive competition at Anfield. The signing could reduce Gakpo's playing time, but Iraola had indicated his desire to keep the player due to his ability to cover multiple attacking positions.

Gakpo renewed with Liverpool in August 2025 through a long-term contract. Since his move from PSV in January 2023, he has reached 50 goals with the club, a record he achieved in his 177th match.

Gakpo responds with two assists against Ipswich

Gakpo's first match after his failed exit ended with a decisive performance. The winger contributed to both Liverpool goals against Ipswich, both scored by Alexander Isak before the 10th minute.

The first assist came in the 6th minute, when Gakpo found Isak for the 0-1 lead. Three minutes later, he was involved in the second goal, delivering two assists in the opening nine minutes of the match.

The victory also marked the first win for Andoni Iraola since his appointment at Liverpool's helm. The team had drawn its first two Premier League matches against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest before beating Ipswich.

In the 2025/26 season, Gakpo ended with 9 goals and 6 assists in 52 appearances for Liverpool, according to the club's official records. His performance explains why Iraola considered it important to retain a player capable of playing on the wing and in central positions.

Despite changes with Barcola and Isak, Gakpo maintains a significant role in the new Liverpool setup. Additionally, his long-term contract diminishes the pressure to solve his short-term future.

The next test will come in the Champions League, where Liverpool will face Atlético de Madrid after the international break. For Iraola, Gakpo's display against Ipswich serves as a sporting reason to keep the Dutch player in his plans following Manchester City's pursuit.

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