Virgil van Dijk was crucial in assisting the Reds in completing the signing

After a spectacular season with PSV and a tremendous World Cup performance for the Netherlands, Gakpo was connected with a lot of teams, but it didn't necessarily seem like Liverpool were at the top of the list for the Dutchman, Romano writes in his most recent Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside's Substack that it appears Klopp

Asked the Liverpool board for a replacement winger after Luis Diaz's injury, and this request led them to Gakpo, Romano said that the versatile 23-year-old is likely to be used as a winger, though he recognized that he could potentially slot in at other positions, Gakpo appears to be an interesting addition to Liverpool's assault.

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It was incredibly quick and unexpected, as Gakpo also said, Romano said. "After Luis Diaz's injury, Jurgen Klopp requested that the squad sign a replacement winger, and Gakpo was the ideal candidate due to his affordability, talent, and team-playing propensity, "Klopp and Van Dijk were both important factors in this acquisition. 

He may be useful in several positions, but I believe he will play as a winger, fans of LFC will undoubtedly be thrilled to see Gakpo make his club debut, as he might play a crucial role while Diaz is out injured, and Klopp may still be missing Sadio Mane after the striker moved to Bayern Munich in the summer.

To improve and become a great player

In his first interview, Gakpo spoke exclusively to Liverpoolfc.com about Van Dijk's effect "He walked into the coach's office as I was on the phone with him, noticed me, and struck up a little conversation,"In the most recent days, we had numerous phone conversations. I believe it's also really essential for me because I'm a family guy. He told me that this is the right move for me to make and for me to improve and become a great player. He also said that the club is a really big and massive club but also like a real family. He simply spoke positively.