Cody Gakpo enters talks with Tottenham over potential £72m transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Cody Gakpo has begun discussions with Tottenham regarding a potential £72 million transfer from Liverpool. Liverpool's summer transfer activity has been limited, creating pressure on sporting director Richard Hughes as the club navigates a rebuilding phase under new manager Andoni Iraola. Despite securing only one signing so far, the club remains focused on additional moves before the window closes. Gakpo's possible departure would leave Liverpool with a less experienced attack, heightening concerns about squad depth ahead of the season.
- •Cody Gakpo is in talks with Tottenham over a £72m transfer.
- •Liverpool has made only one signing this summer, Victor Munoz.
- •Liverpool's transfer window has seen frustration and slow progress.
- •Andoni Iraola is looking to reshape the squad for a new tactical approach.
- •Gakpo's potential exit could weaken Liverpool's offensive options.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — It's happening, star begins talks over £72m transfer
"A £72m transfer could now seriously happen as talks begin. Liverpool's transfer window has been a strange one so far. There have been plenty of rumours, plenty of links and plenty of frustration, but...
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