Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has agreed to join forces with Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium in the final days of the transfer window, according to new reports.
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Gakpo has been identified as a capable addition to Manchester City's frontline by club officials, who have sanctioned the permanent and loan exits of Savinho and Omar Marmoush to Tottenham in the last week.
Savinho has departed for a club record £85 million while Marmoush has moved to north London on a season-long loan with a mandatory option to buy for £50 million plus £10 million in add-ons if certain conditions are met.
Manchester City bolstered their frontline with the shrewd acquisition of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in January, with Jeremy Doku also enjoying his best season at the Etihad Stadium last term under Pep Guardiola, who left his post as manager in May.
Maresca has seen his side pick up two wins in two in the 2026/27 Premier League campaign but Manchester City have a void to fill in their attack as Tuesday's transfer deadline looms.
The Blues are expected to confirm the signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras soon, with the 22-year-old having flown to England to undergo a medical in the last few days.
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Gakpo chooses Man City move over Tottenham
According to the latest information of The Athletic's David Ornstein, Liverpool's Cody Gakpo has also decided to move to the Etihad Stadium as part of the ongoing revamp being spearheaded by City sporting director Hugo Viana.
It has been reported that Gakpo has snubbed a chance to join Savinho and Marmoush in London - to join forces with Maresca and remain in the north-west as Manchester City embark on life beyond Guardiola.
Gakpo has four years remaining on his current deal at Anfield and Liverpool will be keen to get their money's worth for the Netherlands international, who is as Premier League proven as a wide attacker gets.
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The 27-year-old has been a key component of the Reds' attack under former managers Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot but as the Merseyside outfit look to confirm the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, Gakpo has been told he can leave for the right price.
Talks between Manchester City and Liverpool over a fee are advancing and Viana will be keen to close a deal sooner rather than later as the Blues also test Chelsea's resolve to keep hold of Argentina international midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who is likely to cost north of £100 million.
City have conducted a sweeping remake of their first-team ranks, but particularly their midfield, this summer and the onus is on Maresca to deliver upon his return to the Etihad Stadium, having also broken the club transfer record to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million.