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Man City negotiates with Liverpool to sign Cody Gakpo

18 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:50 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 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
  • 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool make final transfer decision on Cody Gakpo in response to £80m Man City offer
  • 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Update On Manchester City And Their Pursuit Of This Liverpool Winger: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?
  • 5:48 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: L'pool reject Gakpo bid, forward to stay
  • 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse
  • 4:53 PMBBC Sport — Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse
  • 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool reject £80m Man City bid for Cody Gakpo
  • 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Romano reveals how much Man City are ‘set to bid’ for Cody Gakpo after ‘agreement’ with player
  • 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star set to join Premier League rivals
What they're saying
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Cody Gakpo will remain a Liverpool player beyond the summer transfer window after Liverpool rejected an offer from Manchester City.The 27-year-old had reportedly opted for a move to the Etihad Stadium...

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In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano offered an update on Manchester City and their pursuit of Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo. It is believed that the Mancunian club are confident ...

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Fabrizio Romano has revealed how much Manchester City are reportedly prepared to offer for Cody Gakpo as they aim to execute a headline-grabbing raid on Liverpool for the winger.The Athletic reported ...

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