In recent days, rumors have surfaced linking Cody Gakpo with a possible summer transfer to Bayern Munich.
According to Bayern Insider journalist Christian Falk, the Liverpool forward is on the radar of the Bundesliga champions. Meanwhile, Florian Plettenberg noted on X (formerly Twitter) that the 26-year-old could be considered a potential departure if Liverpool were to receive an acceptable offer.
Earlier this week, Empire of the Kop exclusively reported that Liverpool have set a €100 million (£84.2 million) valuation for the Dutch international, though the club has no intention of selling him this summer, despite ongoing internal discussions at Bayern about the winger.
Gakpo Responds to Bayern Transfer Talk
When asked about the speculation ahead of the Netherlands’ 2026 World Cup qualifier against Finland, Gakpo dismissed the rumors. As quoted by GOAL, he said:
“I haven’t heard anything about it myself. I’m closing myself off from it. Maybe my agent has heard something, but I’m focusing on myself.”
Gakpo Indicates Commitment to Liverpool
Gakpo’s comments suggest he’s firmly focused on staying at Liverpool, in contrast to recent remarks by Luis Diaz, who acknowledged his representatives are in talks with other clubs amid reported interest from Barcelona.
With Gakpo enjoying an impressive season—scoring 18 goals in all competitions and featuring in all 35 Premier League matches he was eligible for—there seems little motivation for him to seek a move.
In a positive development for Liverpool fans, Falk added in a recent Bayern Insider update that Gakpo is open to signing a new contract at Anfield, while Bayern are now exploring other targets.
A return to his preferred left-wing role under new manager Arne Slot—after being less effective in a central position under Jürgen Klopp—has also contributed to his resurgence and satisfaction at the club.
With ongoing uncertainty surrounding the futures of players like Diaz, Darwin Núñez, and Federico Chiesa, Gakpo’s clear stance offers reassurance to the Liverpool faithful.
