“Liverpool Ten Times Smaller Than Man United” — Van Nistelrooy Claims

Liverpool has won just once this calendar year, an FA Cup replay against Wolves, not tasting victory in the Premier League with heavy losses to Wolves, Brighton and Brentford.

It has seen Klopp come under major pressure while Gakpo is not the only new signing to struggle with Darwin Nunez also failing to meet expectations having scored just five Premier League goals.

“Gakpo’s dream move was Manchester United, he was in contact with Ten Hag since last August,” Van Nistelrooy was quoted on talkSPORT.

“I also wanted him to join United – not just because it’s my club and I love them.

“But also because they are better than Liverpool and offer a lot more potential to their players.

“But United did not make a bid in January, so I advised him to wait ’til the summer.

“Something happened and he refused my advice and listened to Virgil [Van Dijk] who tempted him to join his team.

“He told me he wanted to move abroad in January.

“The fact is Liverpool is ten times smaller than Manchester United, in every department.

“I feel lucky that I played for the two biggest clubs in the world, Manchester United and Real Madrid.

“Gakpo would have been scoring goals for United already, they have great midfielders who create many chances like Fernandes, Casemiro, and even Eriksen.”