Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has signaled his intent to join Manchester City before the transfer window closes this Tuesday. Negotiations between the two clubs are currently underway to determine a transfer fee, with the player’s representatives actively involved in the discussions. The 27-year-old is viewed as a vital addition to City’s wide attacking options, which have been depleted by the departures of Omar Marmoush and Savinho, alongside an injury to Jeremy Doku.
Gakpo, who has four years remaining on his current Anfield deal, has faced recent struggles with form. He previously signed a five-year contract with Liverpool following a standout 2024/25 campaign where he recorded 18 goals and seven assists during the club’s Premier League title-winning season. Despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur, the Dutchman appears set on a move to the Etihad Stadium.
Tottenham, who have already spent over £300 million this summer, were hoping to bolster their squad further. Manager Roberto De Zerbi had teased the arrival of a ‘bomba signing’ before the deadline, but with Gakpo favoring City, the club’s search for an attacking reinforcement continues following a difficult start to the season with two consecutive league losses.
Simultaneously, Liverpool are nearing a significant squad overhaul with the acquisition of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. According to Sky Sports, the deal is valued at £106 million up front with an additional £17 million in potential add-ons. While PSG previously held out for a £145 million valuation earlier this summer, they have since lowered their demands to facilitate the transfer.
The two clubs are currently finalizing the necessary documentation for the move. Once the paperwork is complete, Barcola is expected to undergo a medical examination before his official unveiling. The player has reportedly agreed to a contract at Anfield that will run until 2031.
Should the deal proceed, Barcola will become the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history. The club previously made headlines last summer by breaking the British transfer record to secure Alexander Isak for a fee of £125 million. The report also notes that spurs’ transfer activity has taken the Premier League by storm after spending over £300 million. The report also notes that clubs begin talks for transfer agreement: David Ornstein, liverpool star decides he wants to join Manchester City. The report also notes that however, in recent months, the Netherlands international has struggled for form while playing for the Merseyside giants. The report also notes that meanwhile, Tottenham look destined to miss out on adding another option to their attack. The report also notes that liverpool and PSG are still in the process of exchanging the documents needed for the deal to go through.
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