The Red's monitor Cody Gakpo closely for the next summer, Klopp seems confident

His performances have only enhanced the 23-year-already old's exceptional season. This season, he has nine goals and 12 assists in the Dutch top division, as well as three goals and three assists in five Europa League games. Gakpo has been outstanding so far in Qatar, scoring in both of Netherlands' opening two matches in the competition.

He made a late run behind the opposing defense for his goal against Senegal, beating Edouard Mendy with a powerful header. He took Davy Klaassen's pass and blasted it 20 yards into the near corner against Ecuador. Gakpo has been strongly connected with a move to the Premier League; in the summer, both Manchester United and Leeds made offers for the midfielder.

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Liverpool, however, is said to be monitoring the player as well. PSV director of football Marcel Brands told ESPN NL (via Tribal Football) that the Reds would be a "excellent partner" to trade Gakpo to, which improved their prospects, Liverpool is prepared to begin speaking with Gakpo, The Reds are prepared to begin negotiations with Gakpo after the World Cup is over.

According to Voetbal Football journalist Marco Timmer (via Sports Illustrated). It is asserted that conversations would not be a "foregone result," nonetheless. However, a sum of €50 million would be sufficient to acquire the player, breaking PSV's previous outgoing transfer record of €40 million, Additionally, according to Liverpool.com, the Reds may have discovered "another Diogo Jota" in Gakpo.

Deals shall be finalized next summer

Depending on the outcomes of their separate groups, Gakpo and the Netherlands might play England in the World Cup as early as the round of 16, therefore, if any deals are finalized by the Reds next summer, the 23-year-old might face up against Reds players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson, who might be teammates for him next season.