Tottenham are reportedly “in direct talks” with Cody Gakpo’s entourage this summer.
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Fabrizio Romano reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Reds could yet open the doors to a deal.
Matters will no doubt be influenced in part by Spurs’ proposed package for the Dutchman, not to mention the Merseysiders’ ongoing pursuit of Bradley Barcola at PSG.
PSG could help Tottenham sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool
There is a world in which we’ll need to seriously contemplate parting ways with Gakpo this summer.
We’re not so sure that Liverpool would be tempted by a strong deal for the former PSV hitman, given our forward line could technically do with further reinforcements.
🚨⚪️ Tottenham are in direct talks with Cody Gakpo’s camp over possible move this summer, after approaches revealed in July.
Deal depends on Liverpool decision; doors closed back in July but now could depend on financial package/Barcola pursuit.#THFC are trying. pic.twitter.com/Soi9E1bkaL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2026
However, if we’re indeed deadset on bringing both Ibrahim Mbaye and Barcola to Anfield, there would technically be leeway for the club to sell our No.18 and replenish the kitty.
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Between Victor Munoz, Rio Ngumoha and our two potential new additions, we should be pretty much covered on the flanks.
However, Gakpo’s exit does then mean that we are short of backup options for Alexander Isak centrally.
Liverpool can’t go into the new season without backup for Isak
The Sweden international’s injury proneness means it would categorically be the height of insanity to go into the 2026/27 campaign relying solely on our No.9.
Look, there are absolutely no doubts over the former Newcastle star’s quality – on his day, he’s one of the top three (perhaps two) strikers in world football. But he is brittle, and it seems like something of an oversight to assume that one of Munoz, Barcola or Mbaye can step in without harming Liverpool’s goalscoring capabilities.
Ultimately, it looks like we’re targeting players who can be great facilitators for the central striker – rather than trying to replace Mo Salah’s output on the wings – so we just can’t go into the season without another reliable central forward.
Allegedly, Nick Woltemade is an option available on loan, but it remains to be seen whether the Magpies would be prepared to do business with Liverpool.
The man making all the football decisions hasn’t got a clue. We went into last season buying the wrong players in the wrong positions and didn’t buy a central defender. That decision alone came back to HAUNT us all season.
Frimpong a wing back we don’t play in a system that suits wing backs.
Wirtz an attacking midfielder that killed off our midfield and when he plays he slows down the tempo with two many predictable passes.
Isak looked good at Newcastle who played direct football. But he doesn’t press or work hard enough off the ball like jota and nunez did.
If we don’t sell Gakpo we could end up with FIVE wingers. Lots of wingers, most of them will be on the Bench.
Look at how poor we were last season at the back. We can’t defend van dijk is 35 he’s way past his best and we are expecting him to play every minute of every game and to carry kids who are coming back from long term injuries who’ve never played a minute in the premier league.
In all my life I’ve never seen Liverpool football club being run so inept. Richard Hughes must want Iraola to fail. And he will fail with our non existent defence.
Yes, get Nick Woltemade to reinforce our strike force and sell Gakpo to Spurs. Gakpo has been far too predictable as of late and opposing teams know how to handle him. Woltemade would be an excellent target man given his height (somewhat like Peter Crouch), plus he possesses excellent close ball control. Mbaye – yes. But I would go for Rayan over Barcola.