TA: Liverpool will not sell Gakopo unless they sign two more strikers in the next six days.

The article states that Gakpo was once considered one of Liverpool's most likely players to be sold, but his importance has rapidly increased with the start of the new season and setbacks in attacking signings. Liverpool's stance is now very clear: they will not let Gakpo go unless they sign two more strikers before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool's stance is clear: they will not sell Gakopo to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, or any other club unless they sign two more strikers within the next six days. Liverpool also held important talks with Barkola on Tuesday, and Minte is also on their shortlist. While the deal isn't entirely impossible, it will be very difficult to actually get it moving and reasonable.

Without new signings, Liverpool would never consider further weakening their attack by letting Gakpo go. Since returning from the World Cup, he has silenced some critics and scored in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.

Imagine what Liverpool would be like without him against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. But how many Liverpool fans would support his departure before the game even kicks off?

Even if some people don't really think that way, if the transfer deadline were moved up to before the start of the preseason, there wouldn't be many fans willing to be disappointed, because Gakopo's performance last season was not ideal.

With Liverpool's momentum waning in the second half of the 2025-26 season, this striker is considered one of the most likely players to be offloaded this summer. Several aspects of his performance have been particularly criticized. Gakopo attempts the same move too frequently – cutting inside and shooting – often with poor results; in the process, he sometimes misses runs from the left-back overlapping. It was widely believed that his form had declined beyond repair, and once the games started to unfold, his departure would seem perfectly reasonable.

But he can't be sold now because he's too important to the team unless a series of signings come through, especially with Hugo Ekittik injured. Even with two more strikers, some believe Gakpo will still be crucial because he can play in multiple positions. As Ferguson repeatedly emphasized when he managed Manchester United, there's never a problem with having too many goal scorers, and Gakpo has scored 33 goals in 128 Premier League appearances, which isn't bad for a left winger.

If his excellent form this summer isn't enough to justify his value, then improving the strength of his rivals is certainly a factor. Although neither of the two interested Premier League clubs has officially contacted Liverpool, the situation is still subject to change, and with several deals still under discussion in the final days of the transfer window, many variables remain.

This summer has been absolutely crazy. Manchester City lost Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder Rodri, Chelsea signed two players born in 1990, Tottenham Hotspur continue to pour money into the game, and Aston Villa are painfully watching their most successful squad in over 30 years slowly crumble.

Closing the transfer window before the start of the season won't solve all the problems, but it might at least help Barkola and his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Mbaye, who is also a target for Liverpool. They should theoretically be playing for their respective clubs by now.

As a result, both players missed the UEFA Super Cup, the Champions League final, and the Ligue 1 opening match with their futures uncertain. They may both transfer and make up for lost time, but the situation is certainly chaotic. Liverpool's player acquisition spree in the final stages of the transfer window is similar, at least until the next step becomes clear.

Liverpool have known since March that Salah was leaving, but a replacement on the right flank has yet to be found. In the first round of the league, two left-wingers appeared in that position, first Rio Ngumoha, then Victor Muñoz. Both are very distinctive, but they are better suited to playing on the other side.

Barkola also favors the left wing, but if a transfer fee can be agreed upon, Minte could solve the shortage on the right wing. Frankly, having too many options on the left makes it easier to let Gakopo go, but now is not the time. Not when he is still the biggest goal threat, nor when other high-priced signings have taken far longer than expected to establish themselves.

Liverpool need stability in their attack, and despite several problems last season, Gakopo might be the one to provide that.