Bayern Munich make Cody Gakpo transfer decision after Liverpool deal completed

Fri 20 February 2026 12:00, UK

Bayern Munich won’t make a transfer to signal Cody Gakpo this summer season after they selected to pursue a deal for his ex-Liverpool teammate Luis Diaz final 12 months.

Gakpo was linked to Bayern final summer season alongside Diaz as Vincent Kompany aimed to bolster his left-wing choices.

The Colombian worldwide ultimately joined the German giants in July, and that transfer means Gakpo won’t be becoming a member of Bayern from the Reds this summer season.

Gakpo has struggled to search out kind this season, with seven targets in 34 appearances throughout all competitions as Liverpool proceed to endure a drop-off in comparison with final time period.

Diaz has been an actual standout for Bayern as they compete for silverware on all fronts, and as I revealed on the most recent version of Soccer Insider’s Switch Insider podcast, his kind means the membership won’t pursue Gakpo once more forward of subsequent season.

Bayern have Cody Gakpo shortlisted however Luis Diaz has been the proper decide

Diaz has registered 19 targets and 12 assists in 32 appearances for Bayern to this point, with a hat-trick in opposition to Hoffenheim earlier this month to take care of their six-point lead over Borussia Dortmund within the Bundesliga.

Talking on the Switch Insider podcast, I defined: “I might be shocked (if Gakpo went to Bayern). Clearly, final summer season, it appeared as if it was a alternative between Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz for Bayern Munich, as they needed to usher in a brand new left-sided winger.

“They clearly went for Diaz and it’s been a large success for the German membership, Diaz has actually hit the bottom operating for Bayern Munich.

“He’s turn into a key man for Vincent Kompany’s aspect, so you’d think about that he has that left-wing spot locked down.

“Gakpo clearly is a flexible participant who can play anyplace throughout that entrance line as effectively, so I’m positive Bayern Munich would nonetheless have him on their checklist, however I don’t assume it’ll be a precedence for them proper now.

“I don’t assume Liverpool will likely be speeding Cody Gakpo out of the membership both. They’re a bit in need of attacking choices on that left hand aspect.”

Chelsea main Liverpool in race to signal Murillo

Liverpool are set to bolster their centre-back choices this summer season after being left brief in that place for this season following a failed transfer for Marc Guehi.

Nottingham Forest star Murillo has emerged as one of many highest-rated central defenders within the Premier League over the previous couple of years, and is understood to be a goal for the Anfield membership.

They’ve just lately signed Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes to hitch in the summertime, although, and Soccer Insider have revealed that Chelsea are the frontrunners to signal Murillo consequently.

Murillo doesn’t see himself as a possible Championship participant, and would price round £50million if he was to depart the Metropolis Floor.