By Mandeep SangheraBBC Sport
Last updated on26 December 202226 December 2022.From the sectionLiverpool1166
Liverpool has agreed to sign Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven, says the Dutch club.
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Gakpo, 23, had an impressive World Cup in Qatar, scoring three goals as he helped the Netherlands reach the quarter-finals.
The fee for the winger is expected to be between 40m-50m euros (£35.4m-£44.3m).
PSV say Gakpo will travel to England to complete the deal, adding that it would be a record transfer for them.
Liverpool has made a move with forwards Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota facing lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Mnchester United have been linked with a move for Gakpo.
“The PSV management completed the negotiations on Boxing Day and gave Gakpo permission to travel to England,” said a statement from the Eredivisie side.
Gakpo has been in fine form this season, scoring nine goals and providing 12 assists in 14 league games for PSV.
He has also managed three goals and registered two assists in five Europa League outings.
At the World Cup, he scored in his country’s group games against Senegal, Ecuador, and Qatar.
- Gakpo can go to the moon and back-Virgi Van Dijk
Liverpool bet on Monday as they returned to Premier League action; manager Jurgen Klopp’s side is sixth in the top flight.
Reds defender Virgil van Dijk, an international team-mate, spoke glowingly about the winger during the World Cup.
“Hopefully Cody can go to the moon and back,” said Van Dijk during the tournament in Qatar. “He is an outstanding player and a good boy too.
“What we see in training is what you see on the pitch. There is still so much potential and I hope he can carry on showing it to us. We are delighted with him.”
