Liverpool’s 27-year-old forward Cody Gakpo has become the focus of a growing transfer race that now includes Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. Tottenham have been linked with the Dutchman for weeks, viewing him as a serious option to strengthen their attack. The north London club is also on the brink of a double raid on Manchester City for Savinho and Omar Marmoush, yet they have not abandoned their pursuit of Gakpo.
Manchester City are preparing to submit a second bid after their initial offer of roughly €60 million (£51.3 million) was rejected by Liverpool. The Italian-coached side has reportedly informed Gakpo of their interest, although no formal contact has yet taken place.
Liverpool’s hierarchy has taken a clear stance: they would only entertain a departure if a very attractive offer is tabled and they secure an attacker before the next Tuesday deadline. The club’s potential deals for Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh could trigger a domino effect, with the fate of one transfer influencing several others.
Gakpo’s importance to Liverpool was highlighted when he scored a superb goal in the 2-2 draw at Newcastle, showing a sharper performance than the previous season. Journalists James Pearce and Ian Doyle have urged the FSG not to sell the Dutch winger in the final days of the window, hoping he will remain at Anfield.
