Tottenham negotiate with Liverpool over Cody Gakpo

Tottenham Hotspur have held positive talks with representatives for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as the club seeks a major attacking signing this summer, but the move faces significant obstacles due to Liverpool's reluctance to sell. The discussions, confirmed on August 2, position the 27-year-old Dutch international as a leading target for Spurs after their pursuit of Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi ended due to the player's foot injury.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi has publicly emphasized the need to strengthen Tottenham's forward line following a flurry of signings in other areas of the squad this window. The club has already completed deals for players including Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka. With attackers Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski, and Wilson Odobert recovering from serious knee injuries and uncertainty surrounding Richarlison's future, adding firepower is a priority.

Gakpo, who joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023, has scored 50 goals in 180 appearances for the club and has 24 goals in 54 caps for the Netherlands. Despite his established role, Tottenham identified him as a potential...