Liverpool's Richard Hughes strengthens squad with Cody Gakpo decision
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Richard Hughes, Liverpool's sporting director, has opted to retain Cody Gakpo instead of selling him to Manchester City. This decision follows the controversial sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich for £65.5 million last summer. While Diaz has struggled this season in the Bundesliga, Gakpo has excelled, contributing two goals and four assists in five games. Hughes' choices have significantly shaped Liverpool's recent performance, although his overall impact remains to be fully assessed.
- •Hughes authorized Diaz's sale to Bayern Munich for £65.5 million in 2025.
- •Gakpo has two goals and four assists in five matches this season.
- •Diaz has one goal and no assists in six Bundesliga appearances this year.
- •Hughes oversaw over £650 million in signings across five transfer windows.
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"Liverpool's next sporting director could be an absolute genius. The Richard Hughes era is over at Anfield. He has left the club after a whirlwind two years. During his time at Liverpool, Hughes attrac...
"It isn't yet clear the legacy that Richard Hughes will have at Anfield, but his tenure as sporting director will certainly be remembered as historic. The Scot oversaw the signings of three players fo...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:10 AMIncredible genius will become Liverpool's next sporting director
Liverpool's next sporting director could be an absolute genius. The Richard Hughes era is over at Anfield. He has left the club after a whirlwind two years. During his time at Liverpool, Hughes attrac...
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:10 AMThe genius Richard Hughes' decision that is going under the radar
It isn't yet clear the legacy that Richard Hughes will have at Anfield, but his tenure as sporting director will certainly be remembered as historic. The Scot oversaw the signings of three players fo...
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