Report: Tottenham Hotspur keen to sign Liverpool star

Report: Tottenham Hotspur keen to sign Liverpool star Cody Gakpo to Tottenham latest as Liverpool stance emerges amid Fabrizio Romano update Transfer movement around Liverpool is gathering pace, with Cody Gakpo and Bradley Barcola both featuring prominently in the latest market discussion from Fabrizio Romano . While much of the wider conversation centred on Paris Saint-Germain, the most relevant developments for Liverpool concern Gakpo’s situation and the club’s ongoing interest in Barcola. Romano was clear that Tottenham’s interest in Gakpo is established and longstanding. He said, “it’s not a surprise for you if you’re following the channel that Cody Gakpo is a target for Tottenham. A name I’ve been mentioning here several times for Tottenham Hotspur.” That framing matters, because it places Gakpo among the names already being tracked seriously, rather than as a fresh or speculative link. According to Romano, “Tottenham had contacts with the agency representing Cody Gakpo. Tottenham like the player and believe he could be the right addition for Roberto De Zerbi. Now depends on the price.” Those lines shape the story neatly. Interest is there, contact has been made, and the deal hinges on valuation. Gakpo remains important in Liverpool plans The strongest part of Romano’s update was Liverpool’s position. He stated, “Liverpool are not pushing Gakpo out. Liverpool are very happy with Cody Gakpo.” That is the central point in this developing situation and offers a firm indication of how Anfield currently views the Dutch forward. Romano went further, explaining that any shift would require a significant offer from Tottenham. In his words, “the only way to change this story and to let Gakpo go to Tottenham and to open doors because so far Liverpool never wanted to open doors. Even during the World Cup and the whole month of July, Liverpool were insisting on keeping Cody Gakpo.” That is a notable detail. The insistence on retaining Gakpo has, in Romano’s account, been consistent through the summer. There has been no suggestion of Liverpool actively seeking a sale. On the contrary, the message is that the club value him and would only even consider movement if circumstances changed dramatically. Romano described that threshold very simply: “The only way to open doors is if Tottenham present a really good financial proposal. In that case, if the player wants to go, could change the stance.” For now, though, he urged caution. “So, let’s follow the Gakpo story, but Liverpool are not pushing the player out. So, let me say this is not a guaranteed deal. This is something that is being discussed but is not guaranteed deal. Because for Liverpool Gakpo is still an important player.” Bradley Barcola talks set for next stage Alongside the Gakpo update, Romano also outlined Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola. He said, “next week new contacts prepared between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola.” That indicates the process is moving on club-to-club level, even if there is still work to do. Romano’s position on the player’s preference was direct. “Now, it’s time to make it happen on club side because the player, Barcola, wants to go to Liverpool. Barcola is more than open to joining Liverpool project.” Those are strong words and place the pressure on negotiations between the two clubs rather than on player interest. There was also context on the likely pace of the talks. Romano said, “My feeling, this is not going to be something imminent. So, I don’t expect that he will go on Monday or on Tuesday. There is still work to do between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.” In the same breath, he raised the prospect of a prolonged saga, adding, “there is a possibility this is going to be a saga in this summer transfer window, but this depends on Liverpool on how much they want to spend.” The stance from Paris Saint-Germain is equally clear in this telling. “Paris Saint-Germain are open to negotiating but at their conditions, expensive deal.” Romano then reinforced Liverpool’s prioritisation by saying, “negotiations are going to take place for Barcola, but don’t forget that the player wants to go to Liverpool and that Liverpool consider Barcola their top top target.” Transfer window hinges on price and patience If there is a theme running through these Liverpool developments, it is price. Romano used that idea repeatedly. On Gakpo, Tottenham’s chances “depend on the price”. On Barcola, Liverpool’s prospects depend on “how much they want to spend”. In both cases, negotiation and valuation are central. For now, the clearest summary comes from Romano himself. On Gakpo, the story is active but conditional. On Barcola, the interest is serious and the player is keen, but the process is far from complete. Liverpool’s summer, at least in this snapshot of the market, is defined by one player they want to keep and another they are trying to bring in. As things stand, Gakpo remains an important Liverpool player, Tottenham remain attentive, and Barcola remains a leading target with more talks to come. That leaves Liverpool with two significant files to monitor in the weeks ahead, both shaped by the same hard reality of elite transfer business, willingness only takes a deal so far, and the numbers must align.