Cody Gakpo Wants Out of Liverpool: The Transfer That Could Reshape the Summer Window

June 15, 2026

Liverpool's summer of upheaval is not over yet. After the departures of Mohamed Salah and the turbulence surrounding Arne Slot's exit, the Reds now face the prospect of losing Cody Gakpo, with reports emerging that the Dutch winger has informed the club of his desire to leave Anfield before the summer transfer window closes.

Cody Gakpo in action for Liverpool — Cody Gakpo, Liverpool winger. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0 Public Domain)

Why Gakpo Wants to Leave

Gakpo, 26, has never quite nailed down the kind of undisputed starting role at Liverpool that he would have envisaged when he arrived from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023. While he has produced some impressive performances and shown his quality in flashes, the arrival of new players and the constant rotation in Liverpool's forward line has left him frustrated.

Sources suggest he wants guaranteed regular football at a club where he is the first name on the teamsheet. That kind of assurance is harder to come by at a club competing on as many fronts as Liverpool. The World Cup, where Gakpo will be representing the Netherlands, gives him the perfect platform to attract interest from clubs willing to offer him that central role.

What Liverpool Do Next

Liverpool are in a complicated position. They are not desperate to sell Gakpo — he still has several years left on his contract and his value is high. But holding on to a player who has his heart set on leaving rarely ends well for either party.

The transfer window opened officially on June 15 in England, with Deadline Day set for September 1. That gives Liverpool several weeks to assess their options, find a replacement if they do decide to sell, and negotiate a fee that reflects Gakpo's quality and market value.

Who Could Sign Him?

Paris Saint-Germain have already been linked. They have the financial muscle to make a deal happen quickly and have shown interest in Premier League players in this window. Several other elite European clubs are monitoring the situation closely. Whoever lands Gakpo will be getting a player capable of performing at the highest level when everything clicks into place.

This is one summer story that is only just getting started. Watch this space.