Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo remains at the center of transfer speculation as the summer window enters its final week, with both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City monitoring the Dutch international. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the situation involves competing interests from both Premier League clubs, though the level of progress differs between the two suitors.
Tottenham appear to be in the strongest position in the race for Gakpo’s signature. Romano revealed that the north London club have secured an agreement with the player on personal terms dating back to July, and the club stands ready to meet the winger’s financial demands. Manchester City have also entered discussions, having made contact with Gakpo’s representatives, but have not yet reached any agreement with the player at this stage.
However, any potential departure from Anfield hinges on Liverpool’s own transfer activity. The Merseyside club have set a clear condition for sanctioning a sale: they must successfully recruit two additional wingers before granting approval for Gakpo to leave. Without completing this recruitment target, Liverpool will not authorize his exit, leaving the situation contingent on their own business in the market.
With the transfer deadline now just seven days away, the situation remains fluid and could develop rapidly. Romano emphasized the urgency of the final stages, indicating that significant movement is expected in the coming hours as clubs scramble to finalize their business before the window closes.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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