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Manchester City initiates discussions with Liverpool regarding Cody Gakpo
Negotiations come as the Premier League transfer window approaches its Tuesday deadline.
The short version
- Manchester City has begun formal talks with Liverpool to acquire 27-year-old forward Cody Gakpo.
- Tottenham Hotspur has also expressed concrete interest in Gakpo, though reports indicate City is his preferred destination.
- Liverpool wants to secure an additional attacking player before allowing Gakpo to depart before the transfer deadline on Tuesday.
Key facts
- Manchester City formally contacted Liverpool on Saturday evening to discuss signing Netherlands attacker Cody Gakpo.[BBC News]
- The summer transfer window closes on Tuesday.[BBC News]
- Gakpo has scored 33 goals in 91 Premier League matches since joining Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.[BBC News]
- Liverpool agreed to a transfer for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola valued at up to £123 million.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Liverpool will complete a deal for another attacker—such as Yankuba Minteh or Ismaila Sarr—in time to approve Gakpo's exit.[BBC News]
Sources
- Man City open talks with Liverpool over GakpoBBC News - Top Stories