Manchester City Are Ready To Step Up Their Efforts To Sign This Liverpool Winger: Good Option For Maresca? | OneFootball

In a recent report, The Telegraph claimed that Manchester City are ready to step up their efforts to sign Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are eyeing a move to bring the Dutch wide player to Anfield in this transfer window.

Gakpo’s Impressive Form In The Premier League

Gakpo enjoyed a good run of form at the Merseyside club last season when he put in a run of productive displays for them in the Premier League. The Dutch talent was involved in 52 matches for Liverpool in the previous campaign, scoring nine goals and earning six assists in various competitions.

The 27-year-old is currently one of the most talented wingers in the Premier League. Thus, Man City would do well to lure him to the Etihad Stadium in this transfer window.

His current contract at Anfield will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for the Mancunian club to sign him on a cut-price deal this month.

GUADALUPE, MEXICO – JUNE 29: Cody Gakpo #11 of Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Netherlands and Morocco at Monterrey Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Guadalupe, Mexico. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Will Gakpo Be A Good Option For Manchester City Boss Enzo Maresca?

Gakpo is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make some driving runs with it out in the wide areas. He has the eye to play some decisive passes in the final third and can shoot the ball with power from long range.

The Dutch sensation can contribute by scoring and creating a handful of important goals for his side. Gakpo is primarily a left-winger but can also serve as a centre-forward or play as a right-winger if asked to do so. He has already proven himself in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at Man City.

We can expect Gakpo to improve the quality of Enzo Maresca’s frontline. He is good enough to fight for a regular first-team spot at the Mancunian club in the coming years.

At 27, Gakpo has his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a decent option for Man City to consider in this transfer period. He will also help the Mancunian giants compete across all fronts over the next few years. Therefore, Maresca should focus on trying everything in his power to land Gakpo before the end of this month.