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Tottenham agree deal to sign Liverpool forward Gakpo for 60m pounds

Published 15 August 2026

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement in principle to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, a move that would bolster manager Roberto De Zerbi's attack and potentially clear the path for young winger Mikey Moore's loan departure to 1. FC Köln. The deal for the Netherlands international is reported to be around £60 million, with Liverpool now focused on securing a replacement, notably Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola.

The agreement for Gakpo, 27, follows weeks of negotiations and represents a key step in Tottenham's summer strategy to add high-impact wide players. While the forward struggled for consistent form at Anfield last season, scoring nine goals and providing six assists, he is viewed as a versatile asset who can operate on the left wing or as a striker. His arrival is part of a broader push to upgrade the squad's attacking options, which has already seen the club invest heavily in midfield with signings like Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Gakpo's move is intricately linked to Tottenham's plans for Moore. Reports from Germany indicate the club has reached an agreement with Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln over a season-long loan for the 19-year-old, with a medical...

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