Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp confirmed on Thursday that the $48m deal to sign PSV Eindhoven striker Cody Jakpo will impact his plans for next January’s winter transfer window.
Klopp managed to sign Jakpo after 3 days of negotiation with representatives of the 23-year-old player, who starred in the Qatar 2022 World Cup with the Netherlands national team, which prompted Liverpool to move and ensure Jakpo signs earlier that rivals Manchester United could win the rising star’s deal. .
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Although Klopp has not prioritized the signing of a striker during the winter transfer window, as it is Liverpool’s midfield that appear to need reinforcements, the Reds manager was keen to keep Jakobo out of reach of the ‘Red Devils’ , even if this has affected his purchasing power In January with the regulation of the door to the winter transfer market.
After Liverpool announced their contract with the Dutch striker from Eindhoven on Wednesday, Jacobo said: ‘I think (Liverpool) are a great team for me, and my arrival has come to show what I can (do) and to try to help the team achieve better moments than what happened in years past”.
And the German coach said during a press conference held on the eve of Liverpool’s match against their hosts Leicester City in the 18th round of the championship: “I would say in principle that it is the same for all people in the world, the money that you spend has an impact on the money you can spend in the future.” .
He added, “We know what we want to do and we’ll see if we can do it. Obviously it’s about the money, but it’s more about how it’s always been, buying the right players because we’re happy to have signed Cody Jacobo.”
Klopp praised his new player, saying: “He’s a young player and has a lot of potential. If he had scored 40 goals in Spain or any other league, it would have been very expensive.”
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Jakpo scored in each of Dutch Mills’ matches in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar (3 goals), and his ability to move between the front lines will be in the interests of his German coach.
And in light of the winter transfer window which doesn’t officially open until Sunday, and Liverpool’s preparations for their next game against Leicester on Friday, and then against Brentford on Monday, Jakpo may have to wait a while before putting on his shirt of his new team.
Klopp spoke about this problem, noting: “It is clear that we are very early on the transfer market, which is good. There may be an opportunity (for him to participate) against Brentford, but without great chances.”
The Liverpool manager concluded his speech by talking about the best position for the new Dutch striker, saying: “The position he often occupies is left wing, that is clear, but he can play in different positions. He has played for the Netherlands and PSV in different positions”.
