Cody Gakpo Wants Tottenham Move Amid Liverpool Standoff
Cody Gakpo has told Liverpool he wants out – and he wants Tottenham.
The Dutch forward has made it clear to Anfield chiefs that his long-term future lies away from Merseyside, with Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs project firmly at the top of his list.
Gakpo pushes for Spurs switch
Sources indicate that Gakpo’s representatives have already thrashed out personal terms in principle with Tottenham. The next step has already begun: direct talks with Liverpool’s hierarchy to underline the player’s stance.
At 27, Gakpo believes his pathway at Liverpool is closing. On the left, Rio Ngumoha has jumped ahead of him in the pecking order. Through the middle, Alexander Isak is leading the line, with Hugo Ekitike still to return to full fitness and add yet more congestion in the forward areas.
The message from Gakpo’s camp is simple: he sees no long-term future at Anfield and wants a fresh challenge in north London.
De Zerbi’s vision turns Gakpo’s head
De Zerbi has moved decisively. The Tottenham head coach has outlined to Gakpo’s camp exactly how central he would be to his plans, and those conversations have left a strong impression on the winger.
Gakpo is said to be hugely impressed by De Zerbi’s vision and the chance to play a major role in a new-look Spurs attack. That prospect has become a major pull as he weighs up his next move.
Tottenham’s interest is not limited to one forward. They remain keen on Manchester City’s Savinho and believe they can bring in both attackers to arm De Zerbi with a deeper, more flexible frontline.
One of the key selling points for Gakpo is his versatility. Spurs view him as someone who can operate from the left or through the middle, giving De Zerbi another high-level option across the front line.
Liverpool hold firm – but Spurs ready to pay
Liverpool, for now, are not blinking.
The Reds want in excess of £60million before they will even consider letting Gakpo go. That is the figure being used as the starting point in negotiations.
Crucially, sources suggest Tottenham are prepared to meet that valuation with their upcoming bid. That willingness to pay has sharply increased the likelihood of a deal getting done.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are not standing still. They are already advancing their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola. Progress on that front is strengthening the belief inside the club that Gakpo’s exit could ultimately be sanctioned.
If Spurs put the money on the table and Liverpool land their target, Gakpo’s push for De Zerbi’s revolution may soon move from intention to reality.
