Gakpo: Manchester United was interested in signing me on the deadline day of the 2022 summer window, but in the end they chose Anthony

October 11th Recently, Liverpool winger Gakpo accepted an interview with "Sky Sports" and talked about the reasons why he failed to join Manchester United at the deadline of the 2022 summer window.

Gakpo said: "It was probably the summer of 2022. The day PSV faced Volendam at home, it happened to be the deadline of the summer transfer window.

"There were rumors in the past few weeks that Manchester United was interested in signing me, but in the end they chose to sign Anthony, so my transfer fell through.

"Leeds United and Southampton also expressed interest, and of course I could choose to stay at PSV.

"But for the past two weeks I was fully focused on the possible transfer, and when the deal fell apart, I couldn't say panicked, but I was confused. I was deeply honored to be favored by the other two clubs. Although it was a little late, I started to pray and asked God for signs and guidance, but my thoughts were confused and difficult to calm down at the time.

"So I prayed: If I score a hat-trick, I will stay with the team, if I score two goals, I will go to Leeds United, if I score one goal, I will choose Southampton. Frankly speaking, this way of praying is unusual, and I may not do it a second time. But it was indeed a difficult moment in my life, and it was a stage that needed the support of faith.

" Later, I scored two goals, but the third goal was counted as an own goal by the opponent, which made me tangled. As I was being substituted, I spoke to my teammate Teze, who now plays for Monaco. I told him that scoring two goals meant it was time for me to leave. But he said to me: If God really wants you to stay, the third goal will be counted in your name.

"The ball was indeed recorded in my name before the end. He came over to me and said: Now you have the answer."

In the 2023 winter window, Gakpo joined Liverpool with a transfer fee of 42 million euros, while Manchester United signed Anthony for 95 million euros on the 2022 summer window deadline.