Cody Gakpo scores as Liverpool faces Como in friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Cody Gakpo scored and assisted during Liverpool's friendly match against Como at Anfield on August 17. Amid rumors of a potential transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, he showed no signs of distraction. Liverpool is reportedly open to letting Gakpo leave if they secure a replacement, with interest in PSG wingers Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye. New head coach Andoni Iraola is comfortable with Gakpo's exit, conditioned on adequate attacking options being brought in before the transfer window closes.
- •Gakpo opened the scoring in Liverpool's friendly against Como
- •Liverpool may allow Gakpo to leave if they sign a replacement
- •Interest in PSG wingers Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye remains strong
- •Rumors link Gakpo with a move to Tottenham Hotspur
- •Iraola is comfortable with Gakpo's potential exit
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Report: How Iraola feels about potential Cody Gakpo exit as Liverpool continue to eye PSG duo
"During Liverpool’s friendly against Como at Anfield on Sunday, Cody Gakpo showed no signs of being distracted by the considerable speculation surrounding his future.The Netherlands forward opened th...
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