Jurgen Klopp has make clear a doable debut for brand spanking new Liverpool signing Cody Gakpo and mentioned the prospect of extra incomings.
- Gakpo has ‘likelihood’ to play vs Brentford
- However Klopp admits it is unlikely
- Weighs in on Liverpool switch plans
WHAT HAPPENED? With Liverpool having swooped in and swiftly accomplished the signing of Cody Gakpo from PSV earlier this week, followers are naturally determined to know after they’ll see their latest recruit make his debut for the Reds. Klopp supplied some perception into the deal and when he may presumably make his first look.
WHAT HE SAID: In a press convention forward of Liverpool’s match towards Leicester on Friday, Klopp mentioned: “It was apparent as a result of the bundle was actually fascinating. The potential he has, the standard he confirmed already in Holland with the nationwide crew makes him a very, actually fascinating participant. Completely satisfied we may do it. Massive for us and for him as effectively. It is a fantastic day. We’re very early (in January shopping for Gakpo) which is sweet. There may be an opportunity for (a debut towards) Brentford, however I believe probably not. In all probability Wolves.”
Klopp was additionally requested about potential subsequent steps, however saved his playing cards near his chest: “I like very a lot what [Liverpool assistant Pep] Lijnders mentioned – we talk about this stuff within the board room and never the press room. To herald Cody the way in which we did is a very good signal. Fairly just a few folks knew about it and nothing got here out which could be very, very useful. So you actually can not anticipate me to reply the query (about transfers this month).”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Whereas he was quiet on extra doable incomings, Klopp did provide somewhat extra perception into Gakpo’s transfer: “Virg (van Dijk) was concerned (within the switch) from a particular second on however not early. It was a house run (the negotiations). We did not want Virgil to persuade him however he likes to be concerned in this stuff!”
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WHAT NEXT FOR GAKPO? The Dutchman will likely be eager to make an impression having been closely linked with a transfer to the Premier League – notably Manchester United – for therefore lengthy. And with Klopp having giving the previous PSV star a giant billing, the expectation is excessive.