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Latest news on Cody Gakpo, Liverpool FC and Netherlands winger, covering Premier League goals, World Cup form, PSV career and transfer talk.

Cody Gakpo is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left winger or centre forward for Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. Born in Eindhoven, he came through the PSV Eindhoven academy before establishing himself as one of the Eredivisie's most productive attackers. His move to Liverpool in January 2023, in a deal reported at around £44 million, was one of the club's most significant attacking signings in recent years. Gakpo has since become a regular feature for club and country, contributing goals and assists in the Premier League, European competition and at major international tournaments.

Gakpo enjoyed an outstanding Euro 2024 with the Netherlands, sharing in that tournament's Golden Boot, and was later named in the Oranje squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His brace against Sweden helped the Netherlands win their group and advance to the knockout stage. Club form proved harder to sustain, with Liverpool enduring a troubled 2025-26 season that ended in the dismissal of head coach Arne Slot and the appointment of Andoni Iraola as his successor. Speculation about Gakpo's long-term future at Anfield resurfaces most transfer windows, even though he committed to a new long-term contract with the club in 2025.

Away from football, Gakpo is open about his Christian faith, describing daily prayer and Bible reading as central to his life. He has spoken about leading Bible study sessions with Netherlands teammates and crediting his beliefs with helping him cope with the pressures of elite football. Born to a Dutch mother and a father with Togolese and Ghanaian heritage, his background reflects the multicultural make-up of the modern Oranje squad. He is also a father, having welcomed his first child in 2024, and remains a popular figure among Liverpool supporters.

Gakpo's rise began at PSV Eindhoven, where he progressed through the youth ranks, became club captain, and won the Dutch Footballer of the Year award after a prolific 2021-22 campaign. His displays for the Netherlands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he scored in three consecutive group matches, first brought him to wider international attention. Since arriving at Liverpool, he has added domestic cup and Premier League title success to his honours, while remaining a key attacking option for the Netherlands.

With World Cup ambitions, Premier League pressures and recurring transfer talk all in play, Gakpo's career continues to generate fresh headlines. Our NewsNow feed on Cody Gakpo gathers the latest news on his form, fixtures, transfers and international appearances from across the football media. Whether you follow Liverpool, the Netherlands national team, or simply want complete Gakpo coverage, this feed keeps you up to date as developments happen.