Van Dijk wants Cody Gakpo to stay at Liverpool despite Man City interest

Virgil van Dijk is hoping Liverpool will keep Cody Gakpo as Manchester City reportedly closes in on the Dutch international before the Premier League transfer deadline. Gakpo, who has scored one goal and provided an assist in the first two matches of the season, may be pushed down the pecking order by the arrival of Bradley Barcola. Van Dijk expressed his desire for Gakpo to stay, calling him a quality player and a friend.