Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca
Manchester City are making an attempt to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo ahead of Tottenham in a surprise move this summer, according to Sky Sports reporter Gianluca Di Marzio and Fabrizio Romano.
It's not too often you see players move between Manchester City and Liverpool, mainly due to the rivalry they've had in the Premier League over the years.
With Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool and Manchester City, the rivalry may have quietened down, but they will still be two sides competing for the top four.
Cody Gakpo goal contributions at Liverpool:
Goals Assists Goal Contributions
2022/23 7 3 10
2023/24 16 7 23
2024/25 18 7 25
2025/26 9 6 15
According to Di Marzio, Man City are now making an attempt to sign Gakpo from Liverpool, while Tottenham are also believed to be in the race.
Enzo Maresca's side are looking to get ahead of other clubs in the race to secure his signature.
Although Di Marzio doesn't mention any other potential clubs in the race to sign Gakpo, reports have suggested that Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest.
Some reports have claimed that Spurs have even informed Liverpool that they are set to make an offer to secure a signature.
Fabrizio Romano has gone as far as to say that Manchester City have even opened talks to sign Gakpo. The Manchester club are believed to have opened talks with his camp on Monday, while Tottenham are also in talks.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle reacts during the match
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle reacts during the match
Competitive race for Gakpo begins
cody gakpo
It looks as though it could be a competitive race for the signature of Gakpo.
It feels like an interesting situation due to the fact that there is still every chance that Liverpool want to keep Gakpo before the window closes.
The Dutch forward scored a crucial goal for Liverpool against Newcastle in their opening Premier League game of the campaign, but a lot could depend on whether the Reds bring in a new forward.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with moves to sign Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola, which could have an impact on whether they allow Gakpo to depart.
Either way, it looks to be a competitive race for his signature, with Man City and Tottenham now going head to head.