Gakpo's partner Noa van der Biel announced that their unborn son Elias passed away in utero; the Dutch FA confirmed the player will remain with the squad, though his availability for the match against Morocco is still undecided.
West Ham winger Summerville has two goals and one assist in his first two matches at the 2026 World Cup, answering the underestimation he faced during his Leeds days with his signature feigned-sleep celebration; with his choice between Suriname and the Netherlands settled, he is fast becoming the brightest emerging star in the Oranje.
Reports say Liverpool have matched Arsenal's offer for 17-year-old winger Batishvili, with a three-way tug-of-war still ongoing; meanwhile, Italian media claim Dutch international Gakpo could leave Anfield this summer, with Tottenham having already made contact.
The Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 to strengthen their qualification prospects, with Cody Gakpo producing an epic performance as captain Virgil van Dijk battled through a hip injury to play the full match.
Liverpool are keen to include Gakpo as a makeweight in a deal for RB Leipzig rising star Diomande, but the player is strongly inclined to stay this summer and the Bundesliga club are demanding a club-record fee in excess of €130m.
With Salah gone, the Reds are targeting two new wingers, Gakpo has been cleared for sale, and exit talk involving Alisson and Van Dijk is also heating up.
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