Yesterday’s game against Nottingham Forest was maybe the last Cody Gakpo plays in a Liverpool shirt. The next one is six days away, and by then the Dutchman could be far from Anfield — at the Etihad! Numerous British media outlets confirmed that negotiations between Liverpool and Manchester City are well underway after Gakpo told the Reds' hierarchy that he wants to join Enzo Maresca's team. The Netherlands international was initially Tottenham's target, but according to The Athletic, he rejected the London club's offer. He did not want to join Spurs and made it clear that, if he were to leave, he would move to Manchester City. That signal was positively received at the Etihad, and City immediately set about getting the deal done, hoping to complete the transfer within the remaining four days of the window.Allan agreed, but City still want GakpoManchester City are preparing an offer of around 100,000,000 euros, including bonuses. However, that is no guarantee that Gakpo will arrive. Although Bradley Barcola is expected to undergo his medical and sign for Liverpool in the next 48 hours, the Reds want to bring in one more attacking player before giving the green light for the 27-year-old to leave. If he does get that green light and moves to the Etihad, Gakpo will have a somewhat different role at Manchester City from the one he had at Liverpool. He primarily played on the left wing there, his natural position, while occasionally operating as a centre-forward.False 10: What’s the plan Citizens?At his new club, The Athletic reports, he would also serve as a back-up to Erling Haaland. Something along the lines of Omar Marmoush, who could operate both on the wing and as the most advanced attacker when required. After Julian Alvarez left for Atletico, City failed to fill that gap during the same transfer window, instead bringing in Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt midway through the season. And just a few days ago, they sold him to Tottenham. Gakpo joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven for 42,000,000 euros and has made 182 appearances for the English club, scoring 51 goals and providing 24 assists. Today's game against Nottingham Forest could be his last.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 2FridayCrystal Palace – Manchester City 1-4 (0-1)/Donnarumma 56 og – Haaland 17, 84, Cherki 54, 59/SaturdayLiverpool – Nottingham Forest 2-2 (0-1)/Isak 60, Munoz 82 – Ndoye 24, Gibbs-White 70 pen/Bournemouth – Everton 1-1 (1-0)/Scott 41 – Tarkowski 90+1/Coventry – Hull 0-1 (0-0)/Millar 82/Tottenham – Newcastle 0-2 (0-0)/Elanga 62, Wissa 72/Sunday16.00: (1.90) Chelsea (3.50) Brighton (4.10)16.00: (2.65) Leeds (3.20) Brentford (2.75)16.00: (2.50) Sunderland (3.25) Fulham (2.90)18.30: (1.38) Manchester United (4.80) Ipswich (7.30)Monday22.00: (6.25) Aston Villa (4.00) Arsenal (1.55)***odds are subject to change***
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