Tottenham turn attention to Cody Gakpo as Liverpool work on signing marquee forward
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a summer move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, sources have told Football insider.
The Netherlands international is currently at the World Cup, but his future at the Reds remains uncertain as they look to further bolster their attack with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande after signing Victor Munoz.
Spurs are eyeing a major squad rebuild this summer after barely surviving relegation in the 2025-26 campaign.
Sources say Tottenham have identified Gakpo as a top target for Roberto De Zerbi and have already made contact to bring him to north London from Anfield.
Andoni Iraola has taken charge of the Merseyside outfit ahead of next season, and it will be interesting to see how he views the Dutch forward as part of his plans.
Fans in L4 have grown frustrated with the 27-year-old winger over the last 12 months due to his decision-making in the final third and his exit could now be on the cards.
Liverpool won't budge as Tottenham pursue Cody Gakpo transfer
De Zerbi is keen on bringing Gakpo to Spurs as part of his plans to take the North London outfit back towards the top of the Premier League.
It's been claimed that the Lilywhites have already made the first phone calls to get a deal over the line for the Netherlands international and the next step would be to make an offer.
Sources say Liverpool are in no rush to sell Gakpo but they are open to the possibility of a transfer as they look to raise funds for squad strengthening.
Much will depend upon their ongoing attempts to sign Diomande, whose arrival would drop Gakpo further down the Anfield pecking order.
Roberto De Zerbi key in Cody Gakpo deal
Football Insider transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke shared on 20 June that De Zerbi is a big fan of Gakpo.
Liverpool have been tipped to accept a significant offer for the Dutch forward this summer, but it remains to be seen whether Tottenham can succeed in their negotiations.
The Italian manager undoubtedly needs to add more quality to a Spurs squad that has been underperforming in the Premier League for the last two seasons, especially in attack, and Gakpo is proving his goalscoring nous in North America.