Liverpool forward confirms Bayern Munich interest

Liverpool conducted a summer clearout in order to make space in the squad for their many new arrivals.

Signing the likes of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni and Giorgi Mamardashvili didn’t come cheap.

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And to finance those deals, sporting director Richard Hughes opted to cut ties with several Premier League title winners. Out went Darwin Nunez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott, Jarell Quansah and others - with plenty of cash generated through sales.

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Another who was subjected to a sale was Luis Diaz. The 28-year-old winger had probably his best ever season at Anfield - scoring 13 times in the league - but his uncertain contract situation led to him being sold to Bayern Munich.

Bayern wanted Gakpo before Diaz

Liverpool earned around £65m for the Colombian - with his departure meaning Cody Gakpo winning the battle for the Reds’ left-wing starting berth.

The 26-year-old has gone on to sign a new contract at Anfield - tying his long-term future to the club. But the Dutch international has now ADMITTED that it could have been him and not Diaz heading to the Allianz Arena.

Gakpo was very much on the radar for the German champions - but clearly Vincent Kompany was told ‘no’ when he came knocking for the former PSV captain.

Gakpo set for key role

"From what I understand, they did come, but they ended up buying Luis Díaz," Gakpo told ESPN.

Gakpo has been at the club since January 2023 - going on to win the Premier League title last season.

In truth the attacking player looked somewhat of an awkward fit under Jurgen Klopp with the former Liverpool boss playing him everywhere other than his preferred position on the left.

But all that changed under Slot with Gakpo scoring 18 goals in all competitions last term. Liverpool opted not to sign any new competition for Gakpo in the left-wing sector over the summer with Rio Ngumoha providing cover for the Dutchman.

Both Gakpo and the 17-year-old have already opened their Premier League accounts this season. And judging by Richard Hughes’ and Arne Slot’s treatment of Gakpo over the summer, he is being set up for a crucial campaign at Anfield.

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