Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionMirror FootballUnverified source· 31 Aug 2026
Gakpo stays at Liverpool; City turn to Fernandez
Liverpool reject £80m City bid, keeping Gakpo at Anfield.


C. Gakpo
player
Player
Cody Gakpo
Current club
Liverpool
Linked club
Manchester City
Reported fee
£80m
What happened. Liverpool rejected Manchester City's £80m offer for Cody Gakpo, and all parties decided to go their separate ways. City now prioritize Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
- Tottenham were keen but Gakpo preferred Manchester.
- Tottenham agreed a deal for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye.
- City may be short on wings after summer overhaul.
City's final-day priority is Enzo Fernandez, but no major move yet.
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