Liverpool confirm departure of midfielder but Gakpo looks set to stay

Stefan Bajcetic has completed a permanent move from Liverpool to Celta Vigo, bringing an end to his five-and-a-half-year spell with the Reds.

The 21-year-old midfielder returns to the Spanish club for around £1m, having made 22 senior appearances and scored once for the Anfield side.

Bajcetic’s departure could mark one of Liverpool’s final pieces of transfer business before the window closes, following the signing of Bradley Barcola.

Cody Gakpo now looks increasingly likely to remain at Anfield, meanwhile.

Manchester City had made an offer for the Netherlands international, with Spurs also having been keen.

But Liverpool turned down the proposal from City, leaving Gakpo set to stay with the Reds.