Liverpool have made one thing crystal clear this summer: Cody Gakpo is going nowhere.

There was a moment at Old Trafford on Sunday that reminded everyone exactly why. His goal against Manchester United wasn't just another tally in a stop-start season—it was his 50th strike for the club. A milestone that speaks volumes about his value, even when questions swirl around Liverpool's attacking future.

This has been a campaign of inconsistency, injuries, and uncertainty. Yet through it all, Gakpo has remained firmly in Liverpool's plans. According to Dominic King of The Telegraph, the club have no intention of letting the Netherlands international leave this summer.

That's significant, especially given the major changes expected in Arne Slot's forward line. Liverpool are gearing up for a real rebuild in attack after a season where fluency and pace too often went missing. Gakpo's output has dipped compared to last year's title-chasing run, but the club still view him as indispensable—largely because of his versatility across the frontline.

King captured Liverpool's thinking perfectly: "There are questions to answer and it is probably asking too much for Alexander Isak to be available for 60 games straight. Cody Gakpo would not be allowed to go anywhere, given he can play across the forward line, but who else can provide goals?"

That line gets to the heart of Liverpool's dilemma. Gakpo may not have exploded statistically this season, but in a squad suddenly short on reliable attacking depth, his value has only grown.

Liverpool's recruitment activity tells its own story. They're actively hunting for attacking reinforcements, especially on the left side. Names like Bradley Barcola, Yan Diomande, Said El Mala, and Abde Ezzalzouli have all been linked in recent weeks. The club have already held talks with Diomande's representatives—a clear sign that Slot and his recruitment team are planning a genuine reshaping of the attack, not just cosmetic tweaks.

For now, though, Gakpo remains a key piece of the puzzle. And Liverpool are making sure everyone knows it.