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How Gakpo will fit in at Liverpool: Firmino's replacement, Nunez's partner or Salah's provider?

Liverpool’s January shopping looks to be well and truly underway.

Having celebrated Christmas with a 3-1 win at Aston Villa, there was more good news for Reds fans as Cody Gakpo's arrival from PSV Einhoven was announced on Thursday night.

The deal is worth an initial £37 million (€42m/$45m), rising to around £44m (€50m/$53m) when add-ons are factored in.

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The coup comes as a blow for Manchester United, who had been leading the race to sign the 23-year-old, but a significant boost for Jurgen Klopp, who has been seeking reinforcements following injuries to Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota.

Gakpo had initially been a target for the summer, but Liverpool moved swiftly to land the versatile forward, once it became clear PSV were open to selling in January.

Here, GOAL looks at where he could fit in at Anfield…

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