Cody Gakpo remains at Liverpool after transfer to Manchester City falls through
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

John Aldridge commented on Cody Gakpo's decision to stay at Liverpool after a potential move to Manchester City did not happen as the summer transfer window closed. Liverpool rejected an £80 million bid from City, which followed allegations of the club's financial misconduct leading to possible extensive punishments. Aldridge believes Gakpo avoided significant complications by not joining City amid these off-field issues. Unfortunately for Gakpo, an injury sustained during international duty may prevent him from participating in the upcoming match against City at Anfield.
- •Gakpo opted to remain at Liverpool as summer transfer bid rejected.
- •Manchester City faces 114 charges related to financial rule breaches.
- •Aldridge claims Gakpo 'dodged a bullet' by not joining City.
- •Gakpo's injury may rule him out of the upcoming match against City.
- •Liverpool hosts Manchester City amidst City's possible sanctions.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — John Aldridge claims Liverpool player ‘dodged a bullet’ with late-summer transfer twist
"John Aldridge has claimed that one Liverpool player ‘dodged a bullet’ when a prospective exit from Anfield ended up not materialising.In the final days of the summer transfer window, Cody Gakpo ha...
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