Gakpo agrees personal terms with Tottenham as Liverpool set £60m fee

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement in principle with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo for a transfer, moving the Dutch international closer to a move to North London. The 27-year-old has reportedly informed Liverpool he wishes to leave Anfield, with his representatives having settled on personal terms with Spurs.

The development marks a significant step in Tottenham’s pursuit of the versatile attacker, who is manager Roberto De Zerbi’s primary target to bolster the club’s forward line. According to multiple reports, Gakpo has decided his long-term future lies away from Liverpool, partly due to increased competition for places following the emergence of Rio Ngumoha and the presence of Alexander Isak.

Liverpool, who signed Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023, are understood to be seeking a fee in excess of £60 million for the player. His contract at Anfield runs until the summer of 2030, leaving the club in a strong negotiating position. However, reports indicate Tottenham are prepared to meet that valuation with an upcoming formal bid.

A key factor in any deal is Liverpool’s need to secure a replacement before sanctioning Gakpo’s departure. The club is reportedly...