ANFIELD TRANSFER BOMBSHELL: Key Winger WILL LEAVE Liverpool Amid Turkish Giants’ Bold Move
Liverpool are staring down another potentially significant departure this summer after reports emerged that Cody Gakpo is set to leave Anfield. Turkish giants Fenerbahce have made a formal offer for the Netherlands international, and sources claim the 27-year-old “will leave” the club before the window closes.
The Dutch winger, who managed seven Premier League goals and five assists across 36 appearances last season, has endured what many at the club and beyond regarded as a disappointing campaign. Consistent starts were harder to come by, and his output failed to match the levels expected of a player who once looked destined to become a cornerstone of the attack. With Mohamed Salah already allowed to depart for a new challenge, the prospect of losing another established wide option has raised eyebrows on Merseyside.
According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Fenerbahce – fresh from adding Mason Greenwood to their ranks – have no intention of slowing their recruitment drive. The Yellow-Blues have targeted Gakpo and, the report states, the player has already given his response. While he currently prefers to remain in one of Europe’s top five leagues, that stance is not set in stone. Interest at the right level, or a concrete plan that suits his ambitions, could quickly shift the picture.
Liverpool’s new head coach Andoni Iraola is in the early stages of reshaping the squad. The Reds have already brought in Osasuna winger Victor Munoz and Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, but further attacking reinforcement remains high on the agenda. Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola continues to be heavily linked, and there is talk of contingency plans should that deal stall. Losing Gakpo would only intensify the need for fresh bodies in the final third.
Premier League interest has not been absent. Tottenham, under Roberto De Zerbi, have shown appreciation for the Dutchman as they look to strengthen their forward line. Fabrizio Romano recently updated the situation, noting that while Spurs hold genuine interest, Liverpool have yet to open the door to any exit. “At the moment, the doors are not open,” Romano explained. “Liverpool are not negotiating for an exit of Gakpo… the club, together with a new coach, Andoni Iraola, they will be deciding together about Gakpo and will make a plan.”
That measured approach from Anfield suggests any decision will not be rushed. Gakpo remains under contract, and the club’s hierarchy will weigh his residual value, the incoming offers, and Iraola’s tactical preferences before green-lighting a sale. A move to the Super Lig would represent a step outside the traditional elite European circuits, yet the financial package and guaranteed minutes Fenerbahce can offer may prove persuasive if Liverpool decide the time is right.
For a player who arrived with high expectations and delivered moments of genuine quality, the coming weeks could mark the end of his Anfield chapter. Whether the Turkish interest crystallises into a completed transfer or merely forces Liverpool’s hand in clarifying their long-term plans for him, one thing is clear: the winger market at Anfield is far from settled this summer.
