Tottenham are hoping to bolster their attack this summer.
Tottenham have shown immense ambition in the transfer market this summer. The Lilywhites have outspent every other Premier League club so far, splashing a massive £229.5m on new signings. They have also broken their transfer record on two separate occasions during the window, making it clear that the North Londoners are fully backing Roberto de Zerbi as the club aims to compete at the top end of the league table.
Spurs have done well to address several glaring issues within the squad. They have brought in the likes of Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson, and Jan Paul van Hecke to strengthen a leaky defence ahead of the upcoming campaign. On the other hand, the Lilywhites have also invested heavily in Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes as part of their midfield reshuffle.
The focus should now shift towards bringing in attacking reinforcements before the transfer window shuts in a few weeks’ time. It is important that the Lilywhites sign someone who can make an instant impact at N17 this season and help the club go toe-to-toe with its rivals in the coming months. Spurs clearly need an attacker capable of playing either as an out-and-out #9 or as an inverted left-winger under Roberto de Zerbi.
Tottenham keen on signing Liverpool star Cody Gakpo
Tottenham are now prioritising a move for a new attacker as the transfer window enters its business end. With Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert still recovering from their ACL injuries, it is important that the Lilywhites bring in a player who can compete with Mathys Tel for a place on the left wing under Roberto de Zerbi. It is believed that the North Londoners still have funds available for another attacking signing, with De Zerbi confirming that the club is preparing for a new transfer ‘bomba’.
Recent reports have linked Spurs with Liverpool star Cody Gakpo. It is believed that the Reds have set an asking price of £70m for the Dutchman and would be willing to listen to offers in that region. Not only that, but the 27-year-old is also exploring his options as he looks to become the face of a new project during the peak years of his career. Liverpool are reportedly willing to cash in on the player as they close in on the signing of PSG star Bradley Barcola as his long-term replacement.
Now, there is a fresh update on the transfer saga involving Cody Gakpo. As per Paul O’Keefe (via X), Spurs are now prioritising a move for the Dutchman and have made him one of their leading targets to strengthen the attack as the club looks to sign a new left-winger. This comes after it became public that Roberto de Zerbi is determined to land the 27-year-old and has long been a huge admirer of the player.
In terms of pure footballing ability, there is no denying that Cody Gakpo possesses immense talent and has the potential to become a leading attacker for any team. However, the steep asking price set by Liverpool could force Spurs to think twice before investing heavily in a player who has struggled for consistency at Anfield. At 27, the prolific attacker is entering the prime years of his career, and if nurtured properly, he could prove to be a genuine difference-maker at N17. However, Roberto de Zerbi will need to utilise the Dutchman in the right role to get the very best out of him.