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Football transfer rumours: Liverpool, Spurs targets
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The gist
Liverpool consider selling Cody Gakpo, with Man City and Tottenham interested. The transfer window slams shut Tuesday at 11pm BST, so deals loom.
Background
The summer transfer window is closing, and clubs are scrambling for last-minute deals. Liverpool have signed Bradley Barcola and have other left-wing options, making Gakpo potentially expendable. Tottenham are also active, targeting players like Iliman Ndiaye and Savinho, while Man City are looking to strengthen their forward line.
How it unfolded
- Aug 24, 2026Sky Sports reports Man City's interest in Gakpo, but no club-to-club talks yet; Liverpool don't want to sell.
- Aug 29, 2026Football365 ranks Gakpo as a top transfer rumour, with Tottenham favourites to sign him.
- Aug 30, 2026BBC reports Tottenham advancing for Iliman Ndiaye, with Man City also interested in Gakpo.
- Aug 31, 2026Transfer deadline day; Guardian live blog covers latest on Gakpo, Sarr and more.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Liverpool might sell Gakpo to balance their attack, but selling to a rival like Man City would be surprising.
- Bulls
- Tottenham are favourites to land Gakpo, with Liverpool motivated to sell after signing Barcola.
- Caution
- Liverpool don't want to sell Gakpo as things stand and would need to bring in two wide forwards first.
Still unverified
Rumours of Gakpo to Man City or Tottenham are unconfirmed; no club-to-club talks have taken place yet.