Cody Gakpo news
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The gist
Cody Gakpo is 'one step away' from a £70 million Tottenham move. Liverpool rejected the opening bid but may sell if a replacement arrives.
Background
Cody Gakpo, a 27-year-old Netherlands winger, joined Liverpool in January 2023 and helped the club win the League Cup and Premier League. After manager Arne Slot was sacked and replaced by Andoni Iraola, Gakpo has been linked with a move to Tottenham, who are seeking multiple new forwards before the transfer deadline. Spurs have already spent over £200m on six players this summer and have submitted a bid for Gakpo, which Liverpool rejected but are open to negotiating.
How it unfolded
- Aug 16, 2026ESPN reports Gakpo is 'one step away' from a Tottenham switch, with personal terms agreed and talks over a fee that could reach £70 million.
- Aug 18, 2026Goal.com reports Spurs submitted a €70 million bid, which Liverpool rejected, but they are not unwilling to sanction a transfer. Gakpo impresses in a friendly, prompting British press to question selling him.
- Aug 19, 2026Sky Sports reports Tottenham's ideal end to the window includes signing Gakpo, Savinho, and a new centre-forward. The Athletic analyzes whether Liverpool should sell Gakpo, noting his tough last season and the potential of young replacements.
- Aug 21, 2026Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola says Gakpo 'can play as a No. 9' but has other priorities, and he has been one of the best players in friendlies.
- Aug 22, 2026Fabrizio Romano reports Savinho is heading to Tottenham for a medical, and Gakpo is also expected to join, with Omar Marmoush as a potential centre-forward target.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola says Gakpo is performing well and could play as a No. 9, but he won't reveal the starting eleven.
- Analysts
- The Athletic questions whether Liverpool should sell Gakpo, noting his back-post threat was key to their title success but was virtually non-existent last season, and that young replacements are unproven.
- Public
- Fan outlet This Is Anfield says Gakpo fits the team perfectly and it makes sense to keep him, while The Mirror warns Liverpool what they would lose if they sell him.
- Caution
- Yahoo Sports notes that selling Gakpo would mean losing both their top scorer (Salah) and second top scorer from their title-winning season in the same summer.
Still unverified
The exact fee and final terms of the deal are not confirmed; reports vary between €70 million and £70 million. Whether Gakpo will play as a No. 9 at Spurs is speculation.