Netherlands' star Gakpo reportedly open to leaving Liverpool as rival clubs circle

[p]Several players have confirmed their departure from Anfield, most notably Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, with more set to follow. [/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gakpo-cody/pWyuBud0/"]Cody Gakpo[/a][/b] is one player on the chopping block after a disappointing campaign last term. The 27-year-old scored just seven Premier League goals as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/liverpool/lId4TMwf/"]Liverpool[/a] finished fifth in the top-flight. [/p][p]Known for frustrating fans with his wasteful end product, Gakpo's departure from Merseyside is entirely possible once the transfer window opens, and he isn't short of suitors. [/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle United[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bayern-munich/nVp0wiqd/"]Bayern Munich[/a], and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tottenham/UDg08Ohm/"]Tottenham[/a] have all shown an interest in the versatile Dutchman, who could command a sizeable fee since he has four years left on his contract.[/b][/p][image alt="Gakpo's stats in the 25/26 Premier League season" id="8fea95b2-63c0-4573-b34a-89854c33ffc4" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform (photo by Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)" guid="61809a4b-bb87-4c5d-aca4-5b8b5d62ad33" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p]Crucially, though, [a href="https://www.soccernews.nl/news/gakpo-zit-psv-dwars-met-absolute-toptransfer/" target="_blank"]Soccer News[/a] reports that Gakpo is [b]"open to a summer transfer,"[/b] potentially opening the door for the winger to exit the club this summer.[/p][p]Gakpo is currently preparing for the Netherlands World Cup campaign, where he's expected to play a pivotal role, starting with a clash against Japan on Sunday.[/p][p]However, whilst the World Cup is taking priority, the Liverpool forward will have one eye on his future at club level ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.[/p]