I almost joined Man United but when Jurgen Klopp called I couldn't say no to Liverpool transfer

Cody Gakpo has insisted he was right to snub Manchester United and join Liverpool. The 24-year-old forward was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 but a deal failed to materialise and, six months later, he signed for the Reds.

The forward has revealed that United boss Erik ten Hag's decision to fork out £86million on Antony from Ajax in the final hours of the transfer window left him hanging. The United ace has struggled to drag his side into the top-four this term, meanwhile the Liverpool star has played a crucial role for Jurgen Klopp in the title race.

Gakpo, who sees his contract at Anfield expire in 2028, has scored three goals and provided three assists in his last eight Premier League games. With Mohamed Salah nursing an injury, the Reds boss has relied on the Netherlands international to shoulder some responsibility in front of goal.

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Gakpo's impressive performances have helped Liverpool defend their place at the top of the table. However, it could have been all so different had the former PSV Eindhoven talisman held out to join United.

In an interview with Sky Sports ahead of the Reds' clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon, Gakpo was quizzed on his failed move to Old Trafford. He said: "It was the summer before.

"I was in contact with the club and the manager - he's Dutch so I spoke to him as well. At the end of the day it fell through, that's it, and in the winter Liverpool came. It was the best decision for me."

Shortly after penning a deal with Liverpool, Gakpo admitted that he had spoken to Ruud van