Cody Gakpo said his focus was not affected by a "hectic" summer in which he came close to leaving Liverpool. The forward remained at Anfield after a period of uncertainty over his future, with Manchester City close to signing him at the end of the window.
Gakpo on the summer
Asked whether the situation had affected him, Gakpo said: "No, not really."
He added: "I think my mindset stays the same, like it always has been. Try to perform."
Gakpo also said: "But yeah, it was quite a hectic summer regarding a lot of topics so I just try to enjoy my football and my life."
Talks with the club
Asked about his discussions with the club, he said: "It was not much of a discussion. The decision was made and that was it."
Attacking group
Gakpo said he is excited by what is to come from Liverpool's attacking group. He said Liverpool's attacking group has been added to with several big-money signings over the past year.
Of Bradley Barcola, Gakpo said: "I think everybody showed it already individually at times either at the club or another club, like Bradley , he showed brilliance for PSG."
He also said: "So only good things and positive things moving forward."

