Liverpool nears Cody Gakpo departure as Tottenham targets £72m deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Liverpool is reportedly days away from finalizing a £72 million deal sending forward Cody Gakpo to Tottenham. Gakpo, who joined Liverpool in January 2023, could be sacrificed to help finance incoming transfers as Liverpool aims to strengthen their attacking options after Mohamed Salah's departure. The club has also made bids for other wide forwards, including Yankuba Minteh from Brighton, which might require additional funding. Tottenham is actively pursuing Gakpo, with player terms not being an issue, according to Fabrizio Romano.
- •Cody Gakpo may join Tottenham for £72 million
- •Liverpool seeks to replace Mohamed Salah's departure
- •Rumored bids for Yankuba Minteh from Brighton
- •Gakpo signed with Liverpool in January 2023
- •Fabrizio Romano confirms deal could be finalized soon
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are days away from £72m forward deal
"Liverpool’s stated aim for this current transfer window has always bee adding one-v-one quality out wide. Mohamed Salah leaving the club on a free transfer left a gaping hole in the attack and one w...
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