Liverpool are reportedly in advanced talks with PSV forward Cody Gakpo about a potential transfer.
The Netherlands international is also wanted by Manchester United and is expected to cost around £50 million, with Liverpool now making a move to win the race for his signature, according to the Times.
Gakpo has lit up the Eredivisie this season and also demonstrated his talent on the biggest stage of all with a very impressive World Cup performance in Qatar.
Due to the injury to Luis Diaz, it is clear that Liverpool would benefit from signing the talented 23-year-old, while Sadio Mane was arguably never replaced when he left for Bayern Munich in the summer.Still, missing out would be a setback for Manchester United, who desperately need to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
It's been a disappointing season at Old Trafford, and Gakpo would surely be just what they need to breathe new life into this slightly stale attack, with none of Antony, Jadon Sancho, or Anthony Martial performing to their full potential.
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Declan Rice gives bold response when asked to rate Arsenal's title chances
Declan Rice stated unequivocally that Arsenal are capable of winning the Premier League title after his West Ham team was soundly defeated by the current leaders on Boxing Day.
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The Hammers stunned a capacity crowd at the Emirates Stadium, which included the returning Arsene Wenger, with a penalty from Said Benrahma in the first half.
Arsenal are tougher these days, and a spirited second-half comeback featuring goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Eddie Nketiah earned them another three points.Rice was overrun after the restart as Arsenal's attacking talent ran rings around the visitors, who had no answer to an impressive onslaught.
Mikel Arteta's side currently lead Newcastle by seven points and are a point ahead of champions Manchester City, who face Leeds United at Elland Road on Wednesday.
'They are a top team, and you can tell they are well-coached. They have a young squad with attacking talent and can go all the way.
'They make a good team. We tried everything we could in the first half to stop them, but it was extremely difficult. We came up short in the end, which is extremely frustrating.'Meanwhile, West Ham manager David Moyes was more cautious about Arsenal's chances, fearing that City may have too much nous and depth in the long run.
'We saw Leicester City win the league, so it's not impossible. Arsenal has a good team with good players,' he said.
'However, Manchester City is waiting out there. Most people will say they are a cut above the competition.'
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