Liverpool moves closer to major transfer involving Cody Gakpo and others
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Liverpool has made significant progress in negotiations regarding a possible transfer involving Cody Gakpo, amid interest from Tottenham. Gakpo's potential departure is linked to Liverpool's pursuit of replacements like Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola, which would enhance their attacking depth. The ongoing situation with Gakpo shows a shift from Liverpool's earlier stance of not wanting to sell him. Liverpool must ensure that any exits are met with adequate replacements to maintain squad strength as the transfer window approaches its conclusion.
- •Liverpool is in discussions about Cody Gakpo's transfer to Tottenham.
- •The club is eyeing Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola as potential replacements.
- •Liverpool previously resisted offers for Gakpo but now shows willingness to negotiate.
- •Loss of experienced players like Gakpo requires immediate recruitment of suitable alternatives.
- •Negotiations are expected to involve a transfer fee of at least £70 million.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool take giant step forward to agree massive Premier League transfer
"Liverpool have taken a giant step forward to agreeing a massive Premier League transfer. While most of the attention this summer has been on who Liverpool are trying to bring in, the players who could...
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