Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
Gakpo prefers City over Spurs in £75m saga
Tottenham's hopes of landing Liverpool's Cody Gakpo have been dashed as he eyes a move to Manchester City.


C. Gakpo
player
Player
Cody Gakpo
Current club
Liverpool
Linked club
Manchester City
Reported fee
£75m
What happened. Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Cody Gakpo, but the Dutch international has reportedly chosen to pursue a move to Manchester City instead.
- Gakpo could leave Liverpool before the window closes.
- Report from TEAMtalk claims he prefers City over Spurs.
- Tottenham face a setback in their pursuit.
Gakpo's preference for City could force Spurs to look elsewhere before the transfer deadline.
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