Manchester City have joined the race for Cody Gakpo, though Liverpool remain unwilling to sell.
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Cody Gakpo has become a shock target for Manchester City this summer. The Dutch forward remains under contract at Liverpool, as per the latest transfer news. City are looking at fresh options up front, and time is running short before the transfer window closes.
Cody Gakpo Draws Interest From Manchester City
As reported by Sky Sports, Manchester City want to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool. The Reds forward has become one of the biggest names in the final days of the window. Yet no formal talks have taken place between the two clubs so far. It marks a bold and surprising approach from Enzo Maresca’s side this late in the window.
City have not yet spoken to Liverpool about the player directly. Scouts are still watching several attacking options before the deadline. Meanwhile, Tottenham have also been tracking the same forward for weeks now. Both clubs are fierce rivals, which makes this transfer link even more interesting. That rivalry adds another layer of intrigue to the deal.
Part of the reason is simple, as the club’s forward line is getting thin. Savinho has already joined Tottenham in an £85 million deal, and Omar Marmoush could follow soon after. So City need fresh legs in attack, and a flexible attacker fits that gap well. Maresca is also keen to add more depth before the window shuts.
Cody Gakpo for Liverpool in 2025/26, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists Chances Created Successful Dribbles
Premier League 36 7 5 54 34
FA Cup 4 0 0 6 1
UCL 11 2 1 17 9
Liverpool Stay Firm On Cody Gakpo
For now, the club has no plans to sell, as his deal runs through 2030. There is no money pressure forcing a quick sale, and therefore Liverpool are holding firm, at least in public. The situation remains fluid with the deadline fast approaching.
Cody Gakpo has also been in good form. He scored as Liverpool’s Premier League campaign opened at Newcastle with a 2-2 draw. That kind of form makes him harder to let go. Football often comes down to timing, and right now the timing does not favour a sale. His versatility across the front line adds further weight to that argument.
There is one condition, though. Liverpool need fresh width before any exit moves, and so talks for PSG’s Bradley Barcola are still going on. A couple of bids for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh have already been turned down. Both deals would take time to complete properly. Until cover arrives, this deal looks unlikely to move fast.
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What Comes Next In This Transfer Saga
Tottenham are still very much in the race too. They reportedly agreed personal terms with Gakpo earlier in the summer. Their first offer, though, fell short of what Liverpool wanted. A new and better bid is said to be coming soon. Spurs see him as a genuine upgrade option.
City have already been busy elsewhere this week. They have struck a deal worth up to £34m for Palmeiras winger Allan. He is set to cover for Savinho’s exit to Tottenham, and that shows there is still room for one more late move. It also frees up funds for other business before deadline day.
Given the rivalry between these two Premier League clubs, a smooth deal seems unlikely. The last big transfer between them was Raheem Sterling’s move to City, almost a decade ago now. Still, transfer windows rarely go to plan. This story looks set to run until deadline day. Supporters on both sides will be watching closely as the deadline nears. Either way, both clubs clearly rate Cody Gakpo highly.
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