Liverpool have reportedly clarified their position regarding Cody Gakpo amid growing interest from Bayern Munich.
Last week, Christian Falk of Bayern Insider revealed that the Dutch forward has become a target for the Bundesliga giants this summer. That report aligns with information shared by fellow German journalist Florian Plettenberg (via X), who suggested Bayern had already made contact with Liverpool and hinted the Premier League side might consider selling Gakpo if they receive an acceptable offer.
Liverpool Set Gakpo’s Valuation Amid Bayern Interest
According to sources close to Empire of the Kop, Liverpool have placed a valuation of €100 million (£84.2m) on Gakpo as Bayern continue monitoring the player. While the Reds aren’t actively seeking to offload the 26-year-old, it’s believed that an offer in the region of €70–€80 million (£58.9m–£67.3m) could prompt the club to reevaluate, especially if new head coach Arne Slot looks to restructure his attacking options.
Discussions at Bayern remain ongoing, with sporting director Max Eberl reportedly impressed by Gakpo’s speed and finishing capabilities. However, any formal move is likely to be delayed until the futures of Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman are resolved.
Gakpo, who currently earns £120,000 per week and is under contract until June 2028, is aware of Bayern’s interest. He is also reportedly awaiting a potential new deal from Liverpool.
Liverpool Urged to Stand Firm Despite Lucrative Offers
Liverpool signed Gakpo for between £35m and £45m during the 2022/23 campaign (via BBC Sport). If Bayern were to match the reported €100m valuation, it would represent a strong return on investment for a player still in his peak years.
That said, with ongoing speculation surrounding Luis Diaz—despite Liverpool firmly denying any intention to sell—Slot would be unlikely to sanction the departure of both of his main left-sided forwards. The pair contributed a combined 35 goals last season.
Since Slot returned Gakpo to his natural role on the wing, the forward has appeared revitalized. While his goal output dipped slightly post-injury in the latter part of the season—scoring only twice in the final three months—his overall impact was vital to Liverpool’s Premier League title success.
With Jeremie Frimpong already signed and talks progressing for targets like Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez, Liverpool’s new sporting director Richard Hughes is moving swiftly to strengthen the squad. Selling Gakpo to a potential Champions League rival like Bayern could undermine those efforts, even if the offer is financially tempting.