Tottenham Hotspur have initiated discussions with Liverpool regarding a potential move for forward Cody Gakpo, according to TEAMtalk. The north London club is evaluating Gakpo as an alternative to Manchester City’s Savinho, who has also been a long-term target.
Spurs are actively seeking attacking reinforcements this summer, and the club’s recruitment team is assessing Gakpo’s situation at Anfield. The Netherlands international’s future with Liverpool has become less certain following the arrival of new manager Andoni Iraola, leading Tottenham to believe a transfer opportunity may arise.
Gakpo, 26, remains a highly-regarded player, and Tottenham’s interest is not considered opportunistic. While Savinho’s potential is appealing, there is a growing sentiment within the Tottenham hierarchy that Gakpo’s proven track record at both club and international level could represent a more astute investment.
The discussions come amid growing concerns from Gakpo about his role at Liverpool. TEAMtalk exclusively reported earlier this month that the Dutchman is assessing his options, fearing a diminished role under Iraola. The emergence of Rio Ngumoha and the arrival of Victor Munoz, both favoured by the new manager, have heightened competition for playing time in Gakpo’s preferred positions.
Gakpo, formerly of PSV Eindhoven, is reportedly not actively seeking an exit but is unwilling to spend his peak years as a squad player. This has attracted interest from several European clubs, with Tottenham and RB Leipzig among the most prominent admirers. Leipzig’s interest is particularly intriguing given Liverpool’s ongoing pursuit of Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, potentially opening the door for a swap deal.
No formal proposal involving Diomande has been made yet, but the mutual interest could factor into future negotiations. Tottenham’s current focus is on determining the feasibility of a deal for Gakpo, with manager Roberto De Zerbi keen to add quality and versatility to his attacking options. Gakpo’s ability to play across the front line is seen as a significant asset.
