Van Dijk wants Gakpo to stay at Liverpool amid Man City interest

Virgil van Dijk is hoping Liverpool will keep Cody Gakpo as Manchester City shows interest ahead of the transfer deadline. Gakpo, who has scored 51 goals in three and a half years at Liverpool, may be pushed down the pecking order with the arrival of Bradley Barcola. Van Dijk expressed his desire to retain Gakpo, emphasizing his importance to the team and their friendship.