{"id":43635,"date":"2026-02-23T07:26:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/report-liverpool-could-consider-shock-sale-of-attacker-if-they-can-sign-an-upgrade\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T07:26:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:26:40","slug":"report-liverpool-could-consider-shock-sale-of-attacker-if-they-can-sign-an-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/report-liverpool-could-consider-shock-sale-of-attacker-if-they-can-sign-an-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Liverpool could consider shock sale of attacker if they can sign an upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/report-liverpool-could-consider-shock-sale-of-attacker-if-they-can-sign-an-upgrade\/#Kodi_Gakpo_has_been_inconsistent_for_Liverpool_this_season\" >Kodi Gakpo has been inconsistent for Liverpool this season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/report-liverpool-could-consider-shock-sale-of-attacker-if-they-can-sign-an-upgrade\/#Reds_remain_in_the_market_for_offensive_reinforcements\" >Reds remain in the market for offensive reinforcements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool could have to make important attacking decisions this summer, with Football Insider suggesting Codi Gakpo could be allowed to leave if the club can secure a high-profile replacement on the left.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The Dutch forward continues to receive support from head coach Arne Slott, but his consistent form this season has sparked debate within the squad about the long-term balance of the squad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gakpo&#8217;s poor performance this season has left his future uncertain as Liverpool consider their future options.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kodi_Gakpo_has_been_inconsistent_for_Liverpool_this_season\"><\/span>Kodi Gakpo has been inconsistent for Liverpool this season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This season has been a testing season for the Dutch attacker. His seven goals in 34 appearances did not live up to Liverpool&#8217;s expectations as an attacking player, especially in a system that relies heavily on wide forwards to make decisive contributions in the final third.<\/p>\n<p>Comparisons with former left-sided attackers such as Luis Diaz&#8217;s stable performances are drawing attention.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters have grown restless at times, questioning whether Gakpo can consistently achieve the elite level required to continue their title challenge.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reds_remain_in_the_market_for_offensive_reinforcements\"><\/span>Reds remain in the market for offensive reinforcements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/liverpool-v-aston-villa-premier-league-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/liverpool-v-aston-villa-premier-league-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/liverpool-v-aston-villa-premier-league-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/liverpool-v-aston-villa-premier-league-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/liverpool-v-aston-villa-premier-league-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/liverpool-v-aston-villa-premier-league-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/liverpool-v-aston-villa-premier-league-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/liverpool-v-aston-villa-premier-league-2048x1365.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liverpool&#8217;s Codi Gakpo in action (Photo by Jan Kruger\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mr. Slott continues to demonstrate his confidence in Mr. Gakpo through regular selections and his confidence in all his contributions.<\/p>\n<p>His work rate, pressing and link-up play are still valued within tactical structures.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, Liverpool&#8217;s reinforcements are reportedly assessing the possibility of upgrading the left winger.<\/p>\n<p>If it becomes possible to sign a talented player, Gakpo may be sacrificed to maintain the balance of the team.<\/p>\n<p>One name that has always been linked with a move to Liverpool is Newcastle United&#8217;s Anthony Gordon.<\/p>\n<p>Gakpo must prove himself to the club hierarchy between now and the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Source: Liverpool prepare for Robertson&#8217;s departure, naming top candidate to sign him<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool could have to make important attacking decisions this summer, with Football Insider suggesting Codi Gakpo could be allowed to leave if the club can secure a high-profile replacement on the left.The Dutch forward continues to receive support from head coach Arne Slott, but his consistent form this season has sparked debate within the squad [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23687,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[40],"class_list":{"0":"post-43635","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-football"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43635"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43635\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}