Tottenham exhibiting ‘severe curiosity’ in signing Cody Gakpo

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly exhibiting ‘severe curiosity’ in signing Liverpool ahead Cody Gakpo, as per Dutch outlet Soccer Information.

Since transferring to Anfield from Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven in 2023, the 27-year-old has gained a Premier League title and a Carabao Cup trophy.

Though he displayed inconsistent performances this season, Arne Slot continued to make use of him repeatedly resulting from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike’s health issues. In 52 appearances throughout all competitions, Gakpo scored 9 objectives and registered six assists.

Regardless of his latest poor kind, the ahead has secured his place in Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands nationwide crew for this summer time’s World Cup.

Now, Soccer Information report that following Slot’s departure, Gakpo is open to leaving Liverpool to take a brand new problem in his profession, and Tottenham are exhibiting ‘severe curiosity’ in securing his companies.

Spurs have already held talks with Liverpool and the participant’s representatives behind the scenes in an try and persuade the Reds to money in and the ahead to make the transfer.

Gakpo is valued at round £52m by Transfermarkt and nonetheless has a contract till 2030. So, the Reds are prone to demand massive cash if they’re pressured to cash-in.

Gakpo to Tottenham

The Liverpool star is a 6ft 4in-tall right-footed left-winger, however Jurgen Klopp beforehand used him as a false 9. He’s fast, robust, technically sound, and might dribble previous opposition defenders in tight areas.

Spurs at present have Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert as the one specialist left-wing choices. Nevertheless, Odobert is about to stay sidelined for an prolonged interval resulting from a severe knee damage.

Alternatively, Tel continues to be very younger and isn’t prepared to assist Tottenham obtain their ambitions. Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani may present cowl on the left flank. Nevertheless, Kolo Muani is prone to return to PSG on the finish of his mortgage. So, the Lilywhites may do with upgrading this place.

Gakpo is a extremely gifted Premier League-proven participant and is at present on the prime stage of his profession. Due to this fact, he can be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham ought to they buy him.

Nevertheless, it will be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the North London membership ultimately handle to lure him away from Anfield throughout this switch window.