Report: Contact made as Liverpool call agent of Premier League star with 20 goals, 19 assists to replace Gakpo

However, the Riyadh-based club cooled their interest after finding Chelsea’s steep financial demands excessive.

Pedro Neto could be a decent signing

The Portuguese winger has established himself as a dangerous creator and ball carrier since arriving in London, providing goals and assists across multiple competitions.

His ability to play on either flank, attack defenders one-on-one and contribute directly in the final third makes him a profile Liverpool could value highly.

Across his career at Stamford Bridge, the Portuguese international has registered 21 combined goals and assists in the Premier League.

Since his move to Chelsea he has scored 20 and assisted another 19 in 106 games across all competitions.

If Gakpo does leave Anfield for Manchester City, Liverpool will need to move quickly to sign him before the deadline ends.