Man City enter £70m Gakpo race with Tottenham

Manchester City have entered the race to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, creating a competitive transfer battle with Tottenham Hotspur for the Netherlands international. The move represents a surprising twist in the summer window, with City reportedly approaching the player's camp to gauge his interest in a switch to the Etihad Stadium. Gakpo, 27, has been a key target for Tottenham, who have already had a £60 million offer rejected by Liverpool. The Dutch winger, who scored 18 goals and provided seven assists during Liverpool's 2024-25 Premier League title-winning season, is under contract at Anfield until 2030.