Man City and Spurs chase Cody Gakpo
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The gist
Manchester City and Tottenham chase Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, who agreed personal terms with Spurs. Liverpool want £70m but are reluctant to sell without signing two wingers first.
Background
Cody Gakpo, a 27-year-old Dutch forward, signed a new five-year deal with Liverpool in August 2025, keeping him at the club until 2030. Tottenham have been pursuing him this summer and he has agreed personal terms, but Manchester City have now entered the race, complicating Spurs' move. Liverpool are reportedly reluctant to sell unless they can sign two new wingers first.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Tottenham's pursuit of Gakpo and Savinho delays Mikey Moore's loan move to FC Köln.
- Aug 24, 2026Reports emerge that Manchester City have joined the race for Gakpo, approaching the player and weighing up formal contact with Liverpool.
- Aug 24, 2026David Ornstein confirms Liverpool do not want to sell Gakpo this summer, with no club-to-club talks yet.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Liverpool's stance, per David Ornstein, is that they do not want to sell Gakpo this summer.
- Analysts
- City want Gakpo for squad depth, while Spurs intend to give him a key role, making Spurs' offer more attractive to the player.
Still unverified
Reports of Manchester City's approach to Gakpo are based on Dutch media sources and not confirmed by the clubs. The £70m asking price is from previous reports and not officially confirmed.