{
  "id": 4427521,
  "title": "Van Dijk wants Gakpo to stay at Liverpool amid Man City interest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/van-dijk-wants-gakpo-to-stay-at-liverpool-amid-man-city-interest-4427521",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T12:28:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/30/van-dijk-wants-gakpo-to-stay-at-liverpool-amid-man-city-interest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool captain, is hoping to retain Cody Gakpo, the Dutch international who has scored 51 goals over three and a half years at Anfield. Manchester City is reportedly closing in on Gakpo, with a transfer fee potentially reaching £123 million. In the 2024/25 season, Gakpo played a crucial role in Liverpool's 20th English top-flight title win. Van Dijk expressed his desire for Gakpo to stay at Liverpool, citing his quality and friendship. However, Gakpo's departure appears possible, with Barcola from Paris St-Germain also being eyed by Liverpool. Van Dijk remains confident that Liverpool will continue to attract top talents, despite facing challenges and defensive issues recently.",
  "summary": "Cody Gakpo looks set to be pushed down the pecking order at Anfield by the arrival of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Van Dijk wants Gakpo to stay at Liverpool amid Man City interest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/van-dijk-wants-gakpo-to-stay-at-liverpool-amid-man-city-interest",
        "published": "2026-08-30T12:28:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Van Dijk wants Cody Gakpo to stay at Liverpool despite Man City interest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/van-dijk-wants-cody-gakpo-to-stay-at-liverpool-despite-man-city",
        "published": "2026-08-30T13:10:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}