Tottenham Hotspur are targeting a significant attacking reinforcement as Roberto De Zerbi looks to add a left winger and centre forward to his squad.
The north London club have emerged as the leading contender to sign Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, according to a report from Paul O’Keefe.
Gakpo contributed nine goals and six assists in all competitions for Liverpool last season, making him an attractive option for clubs in the market for attacking quality.
Liverpool are now prepared to entertain offers in the region of £72 million for the Dutch international, as reported by Anfield Watch.
His asking price has been benchmarked against the fee Barcelona paid for Anthony Gordon earlier this summer, giving a clear market reference point.
Liverpool’s openness to sell Gakpo is largely driven by their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, who is their primary target this transfer window.
Signing Barcola is expected to require a club-record investment from Liverpool, making the potential sale of Gakpo a financially sensible move for the Reds.
Despite winning the Premier League with Liverpool, Gakpo’s time at Anfield has been marked by inconsistent form, partly due to being deployed in multiple positions across the front line.
Under De Zerbi at Spurs, the 27-year-old would likely receive a settled role on the left wing, which could unlock a more consistent run of performances from the forward.
Gakpo’s ability to cut inwards, finish from distance, make runs into the box, and his strong aerial prowess makes him a versatile and dangerous attacking threat.
He also impressed for the Netherlands at this summer’s World Cup while operating out wide, further demonstrating his quality in a fixed wide position.
One potential stumbling block remains whether Gakpo is willing to leave Anfield for a club that will not be competing in the Champions League next season.
Tottenham have already invested heavily in their defence and midfield this summer, and a £72 million move for Gakpo would represent a significant outlay as De Zerbi looks to complete his squad rebuild.