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Liverpool have agreed to sign Cody Gakpo, one of Europe’s most desirable young players, from PSV Eindhoven, the Eredivisie club said on Monday.
Gakpo, 23, impressed for the Netherlands during the World Cup in Qatar, scoring three goals as the Dutch reached the quarter-finals.
The clubs did not disclose a transfer fee, but British media reported that it was around 40 to 50 million euros ($43 to $53 million).
PSV said in a tweet: “PSV and @LFC have reached agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo.
“The 23-year-old attacker will soon leave for England where he will be subject to the necessary formalities pending the completion of the transfer.”
At the World Cup, Liverpool defender and Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk was full of praise for his teammate.
“Hopefully Cody can go to the moon and back,” said Van Dijk. “He is a very good player and a good boy.”
Liverpool’s forwards are limited as Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have been sidelined for a long time due to injury.
Gakpo had been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but Liverpool appear to have fought off competition for the talented striker.