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Man City negotiates with Liverpool to sign Cody Gakpo

7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:39 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Man City negotiates with Liverpool to sign Cody Gakpo

Summary

Manchester City has initiated discussions with Liverpool regarding the transfer of winger Cody Gakpo. After Liverpool's agreement to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for up to £123 million, Gakpo's future at Anfield has come into question. Gakpo, who prefers City as his next destination, joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023. Amid ongoing negotiations, Liverpool is looking to secure another forward before finalizing Gakpo's departure ahead of the transfer deadline on Tuesday.

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Status Watch

•Manchester City opens formal talks to sign Cody Gakpo.
•Cody Gakpo has expressed a preference for Manchester City over Tottenham Hotspur.
•Liverpool is pursuing additional forward options before allowing Gakpo to leave.
•Gakpo provided an assist in Liverpool's recent 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.
•The transfer deadline is set for the upcoming Tuesday.

Latest Updates

9:24 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Man City in talks for Liverpool's Gakpo
8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Man City open talks with Liverpool over Gakpo
8:05 PMBBC Sport — Man City open talks with Liverpool over Gakpo
7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cody Gakpo wants to leave Liverpool to join Man City

What they're saying

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Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has reportedly decided he wants to leave Anfield and join Manchester City (h/t David Ornstein). The Reds and the Citizens are now negotiating a deal.The Netherlands intern...
— Yahoo Sports

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Manchester City are in talks to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool, sources have told ESPN. Manchester City are in talks to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool, sources have told ESPN.
— ESPN Soccerby Rob Dawson