Gakpo will stay at Liverpool after the club rejected an approach from Man City for the winger
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Cody Gakpo looks likely to stay at Liverpool after they repelled an approach from Manchester City for the winger.
Liverpool felt a bid so late in the transfer window presented challenges in trying to find a replacement for the £80m-rated Dutchman.
City could switch their attentions to other targets. They are also interested in Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye.
Tottenham were leading the race for Ndiaye heading into the eve of deadline day but as the Senegal international attracts interest from elsewhere, there are now doubts over the likelihood of a move to Spurs before Tuesday’s deadline.
City are offering pretty much the same terms to Everton for Ndiaye as Tottenham, who proposed a return for Richarlison as part of the deal. Jack Grealish, who spent last term on loan at Everton, could be included in City’s offer, while Rico Lewis is also in the conversation.
Man City could turn to Iliman Ndiaye after failing to sign Cody Gakpo
Man City could turn to Iliman Ndiaye after failing to sign Cody Gakpo (Getty)
Liverpool bought one forward on Monday, completing a £106m deal for Bradley Barcola, but manager Andoni Iraola wants to have four wingers in his squad.
While Liverpool have bid for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and contacted Crystal Palace about Ismaila Sarr, both clubs were reluctant to sell.
Gakpo, who scored Liverpool’s first goal under Iraola and set up Alexander Isak’s strike against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, is also a popular member of the squad, with captain Virgil van Dijk saying he wanted him to stay.
While City have just bought a winger, completing a £32m deal for Palmeiras’ Allan, they are looking for a further signing after allowing both Savinho and Omar Marmoush to go to Tottenham, while Jack Grealish may rejoin Everton.