Cody Gakpo is reportedly ready to step up and replace Mohamed Salah, with a demand of £400,000.
The Dutch forward has been in impressive form, scoring 15 goals and adding five assists in 33 matches this season, earning him a nomination for the Premier League’s January Player of the Month award. ¹Gakpo’s emergence has sparked speculation about Salah’s future at Liverpool, with the Egyptian star linked to a move to Saudi Arabia.
Salah has expressed his dislike for taking penalties, and Gakpo has thrown his hat into the ring, scoring from the spot for the Netherlands in a 2-1 win over Ireland. ²With Salah entering the final year of his contract, Liverpool may need to find a new penalty-taker and a replacement for the Egyptian star.
Gakpo is one of four options, alongside Darwin Núñez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai, who have all shown their prowess from the spot. ³Gakpo’s contract is set to expire in 2028, but there are reports of a new deal being negotiated, with the 26-year-old earning around £120,000 per week.
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