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Bayern Unlikely to Pursue Cody Gakpo as Luis Diaz Locks Down Left Wing, Report Says

Insider assessments point to Diaz’s form at Bayern reducing Gakpo’s chances of a summer move.

Overview

  • Football Insider and Football365, citing Pete O’Rourke, report Bayern are not expected to prioritise a move for Gakpo in the upcoming window.
  • Luis Diaz, signed last July, has produced 19 goals and 12 assists in 32 games for Bayern and is described as having secured the left‑wing role under Vincent Kompany.
  • Cody Gakpo has seven goals this season across 34 appearances for Liverpool, with O’Rourke noting he remains on Bayern’s wider list due to his versatility.
  • New reporting suggests Liverpool would consider selling Gakpo only if they sign a new left‑sided attacker, with the player contracted until 2030 and still viewed as important by Arne Slot.
  • Bayern weighed Gakpo and Diaz last summer before choosing Diaz, and current indications reflect a continuation of that decision rather than a renewed push for Gakpo.