Tottenham ‘pushing’ exhausting to signal Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘pushing’ exhausting to signal Liverpool ahead Cody Gakpo, as per talkSPORT journalist Alex Criminal.

The 27-year-old got here into the highlight having displayed spectacular performances for PSV Eindhoven. Through the 2021/22 season, he made 34 purpose contributions throughout all competitions.

The ahead even loved a powerful first half of the 2022/23 marketing campaign, scoring 13 objectives and registering 16 assists in all tournaments. After being impressed by his performances, Liverpool determined to buy him in 2023.

The Dutchman has received a Premier League title and an EFL Cup at Anfield in recent times. He has even loved a promising begin to this season, netting towards Newcastle United within the opening Premier League fixture.

Now, on X, Criminal studies that Tottenham are curious about Gakpo and are ‘pushing’ exhausting to signal him regardless of already buying Savinho and Omar Marmoush.

Manchester Metropolis are unlikely to make a transfer for the 27-year-old, whereas Liverpool stay in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a deal for Bradley Barcola to bolster the left flank. The Reds are more likely to finalise the operation earlier than the top of this switch window.

Criminal wrote:

“Tottenham nonetheless pushing to signal Cody Gakpo. Perceive a transfer to Man Metropolis unlikely at this stage. Liverpool stay in talks with PSG for Bradley Barcola. French sources suggesting that one is extra possible than unlikely between now and the switch deadline.”

Gakpo to Tottenham

The Lilywhites endured a dire marketing campaign final time period; in consequence, they’ve prioritised rebuilding the squad underneath Roberto De Zerbi’s steering this summer season.

Initially, they revamped the backline by signing Andrew Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke earlier than signing Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali to strengthen the midfield division.

They’ve even signed Martin Dubravka to assist Antonin Kinsky after letting Guglielmo Vicario be a part of Juventus on mortgage. Now, through the ultimate few days of this switch window, Spurs have centered on upgrading the assault.

Gakpo, valued at round £51m by Transfermarkt, is a Premier League-proven left winger and is presently on the prime stage of his profession. Subsequently, he could be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham ought to they finally handle to safe his providers.