Gakpo opens up on tough summer and collapsed City move

Cody Gakpo has spoken about a summer that brought personal tragedy and the collapse of a blockbuster move to Manchester City.

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What happened. Cody Gakpo reflected on a 'very tough' summer in which his second son died during pregnancy and a potential £80m transfer to Manchester City collapsed after Liverpool changed their minds about letting him join their top-flight rivals.

• Gakpo scored a stoppage-time equaliser for the Netherlands in a 1-1 Nations League draw against Germany.
• The forward was an £80m target for City in August before talks stalled.
• He said: 'If I have no control over the situation, I will not worry.'

“If I have no control over the situation, I will not worry”

— Cody Gakpo

Gakpo continues a bright start to the season after his international heroics, with his Liverpool future now settled.

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