Manchester City have reportedly made contact with Cody Gakpo’s representatives, adding a major twist to Tottenham’s pursuit of the Liverpool forward. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that City opened talks with Gakpo’s camp while Tottenham remain in active discussions and have already agreed personal terms with the Dutchman.
Tottenham have been interested in Gakpo for much of the summer and reportedly see him as an important attacking addition under Roberto De Zerbi. Spurs have already done significant work on the player’s side of the deal, but Liverpool still have to agree to his departure.
🔴 Liverpool’s position
Liverpool are not actively looking to sell Gakpo. Reports indicate that the club would only consider allowing him to leave if they can bring in enough attacking replacements before the transfer deadline.
James Pearce reported that Liverpool would need to sign at least two attackers before seriously considering Gakpo’s departure. Bradley Barcola is reportedly one of their major targets, with other attacking options also being explored.
Gakpo is also under contract with Liverpool until 2030, meaning the Reds are in a strong negotiating position.
⚪ Tottenham vs 🔵 Manchester City
Tottenham now face serious competition. Spurs reportedly want Gakpo to have an important role in their attack, while City are looking at him as part of their plans to strengthen their forward options after Savinho and potentially Omar Marmoush move to Tottenham.
However, there has not yet been club-to-club contact between Manchester City and Liverpool according to the latest reporting. City’s initial move has been to contact Gakpo’s camp.
There are also reports that Liverpool could demand more than £75 million for Gakpo, although the exact asking price is not consistently reported across sources.
🔥 What happens next?
The situation could move quickly because the transfer deadline is approaching. Tottenham have already laid considerable groundwork, but City’s late involvement could make the race much more complicated.
For now, the key points are:
* Manchester City have contacted Gakpo’s camp.
* Tottenham remain actively interested.
* Gakpo has reportedly agreed personal terms with Spurs.
* Liverpool do not want to sell unless they secure attacking replacements.
* No Man City–Liverpool negotiations have reportedly started yet.
* The final decision could ultimately depend on Liverpool’s willingness to sell and Gakpo’s preference.
So, Spurs are still very much in the race, but City’s intervention has suddenly made the Gakpo saga much more interesting.
