{"id":133793,"date":"2025-05-26T17:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T17:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/133793\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T17:30:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T17:30:10","slug":"bayern-munich-in-talks-with-liverpool-over-cody-gakpo-as-surprising-arne-slot-transfer-stance-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/133793\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayern Munich in talks with Liverpool over Cody Gakpo as surprising Arne Slot transfer stance revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The transfer window is now in full swing after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With no more games left to play \u2013 and no summer international tournament this year \u2013 clubs are already moving to get targets in nice and early.<\/p>\n

Liverpool<\/a> have been one of the most active during the first parts of the market and on Monday news broke that the Reds have made a first offer for Florian Wirtz<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Liverpool look set to beat Bayern Munich to Wirtz, in what will be a major coup for the English champions.<\/p>\n

Having unexpectedly missed out on their top target, there have been rumours that Bayern could target Man United captain Bruno Fernandes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, according to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Munich giants also have their eye on Liverpool\u2019s Cody Gakpo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"PhotoPhoto by Liverpool FC\/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesBayern Munich in talks over Cody Gakpo deal<\/p>\n

Wirtz\u2019s addition, if it goes through, looks likely to be the first step in a major upheaval of Liverpool\u2019s forward line this summer.<\/p>\n

Darwin Nunez is set to be sold<\/a>, with question marks also arising over the futures of Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa.<\/p>\n

Along with Mohamed Salah, Gakpo had looked to be the one attacker immune from transfer whisperings this summer. However, Plettenberg took to X on Monday to claim Bayern are considering a move for the Dutchman and have already been in touch with Liverpool.<\/p>\n

\u201cFC Bayern are now also considering Cody Gakpo in their search for a high-profile left winger!\u201d says the journalist.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Bayer Leverkusen director speaks out to confirm Liverpool and Florian Wirtz update as Erik ten Hag reacts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udd34 EXCL | FC Bayern are now also considering Cody #Gakpo<\/a> in their search for a high-profile left winger!<\/p>\n

The 26 y\/o Dutchman is on the shortlist behind Kaoru Mitoma and Rafael Leao. There has already been contact regarding Gakpo \u2013 and still is. Max Eberl likes him. <\/p>\n

Gakpo is\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/WpjBOa8Y7e<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 26, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThe 26 y\/o Dutchman is on the shortlist behind Kaoru Mitoma and Rafael Leao. There has already been contact regarding Gakpo \u2013 and still is. Max Eberl likes him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Most surprisingly, Plettenberg claims that Reds boss Arne Slot<\/a> would consider selling Gakpo if a \u2018suitable\u2019 offer comes in.<\/p>\n

\u201cGakpo is considered a potential departure candidate at FC Liverpool if a suitable offer arrives,\u201d he says. \u201cContract until 2028.\u201d<\/p>\n

Could Gakpo really be sold?<\/p>\n

There is clearly no way Liverpool can sanction the sale of all of their forwards this summer. It just isn\u2019t happening.<\/p>\n\nSeason<\/td>\nAppearances<\/td>\nGoals<\/td>\nAssists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2022\/23<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2023\/24<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2024\/25<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Cody Gakpo at Liverpool<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the fact that there is a conversation to be had over all of them barring Salah illustrates just what a rebuild Liverpool could potentially be in for.<\/p>\n

As things stand, it would seem more likely that Diaz, Jota or Chiesa would leave ahead of Gakpo.<\/p>\n

But if Bayern are willing to push hard to get the 26-year-old, then it\u2019s impossible to say that Liverpool will turn them down.<\/p>\n

The ball is very much in the Bundesliga champions\u2019 court on this one, so we\u2019ll have to wait and see the next steps. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n