Manchester City has initiated discussions with Liverpool regarding the potential signing of attacker Cody Gakpo. The future of the Netherlands forward is poised to become a significant topic as the transfer window approaches its closing in just three days.

At 27 years old, Gakpo has garnered strong interest from both City and Tottenham Hotspur. However, sources suggest that City ranks as Gakpo’s preferred option if he departs Anfield before Tuesday’s deadline.

City made official contact with Liverpool about a possible move on Saturday evening.

The prospect of Gakpo leaving Liverpool follows the club’s recent agreement to acquire Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola in a deal that could total £123m.

Nevertheless, it is reported that Liverpool would rather secure another forward before allowing Gakpo’s exit this summer.

The Reds are interested in Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr.

On Saturday, Gakpo contributed to the match by providing an assist for Alexander Isak’s goal during Andoni Iraola’s side drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at Anfield, having also scored in last week’s draw at Newcastle.

Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool about signing attacker Cody Gakpo.

The Netherlands forward’s future is set to become one of the key storylines heading into the final three days of the transfer window.

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The 27-year-old has attracted concrete interest from City and Tottenham Hotspur, but sources indicate that City is Gakpo’s preferred destination if he leaves Anfield before Tuesday’s deadline.

City made formal contact with Liverpool over a move on Saturday evening.

Gakpo’s potential exit comes after Liverpool agreed to sign Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola in a deal worth up to £123m.

However, it is understood that Liverpool would prefer to sign another forward before sanctioning Gakpo’s exit this summer.

The Reds have an interest in Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr.

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Gakpo joined Liverpool from boyhood club PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 and has scored 33 goals in 91 Premier League appearances.

On Saturday, he provided the assist for Alexander Isak’s goal as Andoni Iraola’s side drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at Anfield, having scored in last week’s draw at Newcastle.