Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City Eye Cody Gakpo as Transfer Window Closes
The latest updates from Fabrizio Romano highlight Cody Gakpo as a significant focus as the transfer window reaches its crucial final hours. Both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have emerged as interested parties for the Liverpool forward.
As the transfer market enters a critical phase, Romano emphasizes that the next 24 hours will be pivotal. The spotlight now shifts to Liverpool’s strategy and whether any movements in their squad could influence Gakpo’s potential transfer before the deadline.
Romano pointed out the urgency, noting, “The market is moving, things are happening, and so it’s going to be absolutely busy in the next days.” He further stressed the deadline’s significance, adding, “In seven days the window is closed, so it’s going to be very important to see what happens in these hours.”
Agreement in Place for Gakpo with Tottenham
The most concrete update concerns Tottenham’s advances regarding Gakpo. Romano stated, “He has an agreement on personal terms with Tottenham since July.” He reaffirmed this by saying, “Tottenham are ready to give Gakpo what he wants.”
This detail indicates that Tottenham has been laying the groundwork for a transfer for some time. Personal terms do not appear to present any obstacles, and the club seems prepared to meet the player’s expectations.
At this stage, the situation hinges on Liverpool’s decisions regarding the transfer, particularly the club-to-club negotiations.
Manchester City Engaged but Less Advanced
Romano also mentioned that Manchester City has engaged with Gakpo’s representatives, although their position is less established at this time.
This distinction is crucial, as Tottenham is reported to have a confirmed agreement on personal terms with Gakpo, while City has simply initiated dialogues without concluding any agreements. Romano summarized, “Tottenham remain in an advanced position, while Manchester City are speaking with the agents.”
This means that Tottenham is currently a frontrunner, while Manchester City remains in the conversation but at a more tentative stage.
Liverpool’s Approval Dependent on New Signings
The potential shift hinges significantly on Liverpool’s decisions regarding incoming players, particularly regarding the acquisition of two wingers. Romano clarified, “If Liverpool can get two wingers, Gakpo can go to Tottenham or to Man City.”
He highlighted that Liverpool’s willingness to endorse any transfer is contingent on these signings: “For Liverpool, it’s two wingers or no chance to give the green light.”
Thus far, indications suggest that Liverpool has not yet approved Gakpo’s departure. His future remains in limbo, contingent upon the club’s success in securing new wide players.
This situation leaves the transfer narrative delicately poised as the window heads into its final hours. Tottenham has an agreement in place with Gakpo, while Manchester City maintains contact with his agents. However, Liverpool’s decisions remain a critical element in determining Gakpo’s fate.
Final Hours of the Transfer Window Intensifying
As Romano remarked, “So many things are happening.” The essentials regarding Gakpo’s situation are now apparent: Tottenham has solidified personal terms, while Manchester City has made inquiries. Ultimately, Liverpool’s green light hinges on securing two new wingers.
At this point, no definite conclusions have emerged, but the framework around the potential deal has crystallized. “Tottenham have an agreement with Gakpo. Man City at the moment not yet. Let’s see if they can agree,” Romano noted.
Until Liverpool makes decisions on their own transfers, Gakpo remains one of the key talking points as the transfer window approaches its end. With the market dynamics shifting rapidly and the deadline nearing, this story promises to evolve further in the coming days.
The latest transfer discussion from Fabrizio Romano placed Cody Gakpo firmly among the key late-window stories, with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City both mentioned in connection with the Liverpool forward.
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With the market entering what Romano described as “24 crucial hours”, the focus around Gakpo is now on Liverpool’s position and whether any movement on incoming wide players changes the picture before the window closes.
Romano set the wider context by saying, “The market is moving things are happening and so it’s going to be absolutely busy in the next days.” He also stressed the timing, adding, “And also important to mention in seven days the window is closed and so it’s going to be very important to see what happens in this hours.”
Gakpo agreement with Tottenham already in place
The clearest update in the discussion concerned Tottenham’s work on the player side. Romano said, “Talking about Gakpo guys. I maintain my information. He has an agreement on personal terms with Tottenham since July.”
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He then reinforced that stance by adding, “So Tottenham have an agreement with Gakpo and Tottenham are ready to give Gakpo what he wants.”
That is the central detail in this story. According to Romano’s information, Tottenham’s groundwork with Gakpo has already been done for some time. The personal terms side is not being presented as an issue, and the London club are described as prepared to meet the player’s expectations.
At this stage, that leaves the club-to-club element and, crucially, Liverpool’s own decision-making as the key part of the situation.
Manchester City also in contact over Cody Gakpo
Romano also revealed that Manchester City have entered the conversation, though with a more tentative position at present.
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That distinction matters. Tottenham are being described as having an agreement on personal terms, while City are framed as having held talks with the player’s representatives without reaching any agreement.
Romano summarised it directly: “So let’s maintain Tottenham there and then Manchester City also meeting with the agents.”
In other words, Tottenham remain the more advanced suitor on the information provided, while Manchester City are in the background with contact made and the situation still open.
Liverpool stance depends on two winger arrivals
That is the condition around any potential departure. Romano then spelled it out even more clearly, saying, “If if Liverpool can get two wingers, Gakpo can go to Tottenham or to Man City.”
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He returned to the same point once more, underlining the threshold Liverpool would need to meet before authorising a sale: “And then it’s important to mention that for Liverpool it’s two wingers or no chance to give the green light.”
From the discussion, there is no suggestion that Liverpool have already approved an exit. The message is that the situation is contingent. Gakpo’s future, as Romano explained it, hinges on Liverpool securing two wingers. Without that, the green light does not arrive.
This leaves the story finely balanced in the final stretch of the window. Tottenham have an agreement with the player. Manchester City have spoken to his agents. Liverpool, however, remain the gatekeepers, and their stance is tied to recruitment.
Late-window picture becoming increasingly urgent
As Romano put it, “So many things are happening guys.” In Gakpo’s case, the essentials are straightforward. Tottenham are advanced on personal terms. Manchester City have made contact with the player’s camp. Liverpool’s approval depends on signing two wingers.
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For now, that means no definitive conclusion has been reached. Yet the framework around the deal is now clear from Romano’s update. “Tottenham have an agreement with Gakpo. Man City at the moment not yet. Let’s see if they can agree.”
Until Liverpool decide whether they can complete the required winger business, Gakpo remains one of the standout stories to watch in the closing days of the window. With Romano emphasising that the market is moving quickly and that the deadline is now close, this is a situation that appears set to run deep into the final stages.
Source: Fabrizio Romano
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