Headline: Manchester City’s £80m Chase for Gakpo May Fail as Liverpool Plans Shift
Manchester City’s attempt to secure Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo for £80m is reportedly on the verge of collapse.
The club initiated discussions with Liverpool regarding the acquisition of the Netherlands international, who the Reds indicated they would sell, contingent upon finding a replacement.
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Liverpool recently finalized the signing of French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee potentially reaching £123m on Monday. However, the team wants to secure another attacking player if Gakpo is to be transferred.
The club had considered potential moves for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr, but negotiations for both players have encountered valuation challenges.
Liverpool is now likely to retain Gakpo, 27, unless a deal for a new winger materializes before the Tuesday deadline.
In light of the developments regarding Gakpo, City is reportedly eyeing Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye and may shift focus to the winger.
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Ndiaye, 26, was anticipated to join Tottenham, but City’s continued interest may lead to a new pursuit of the Senegal international.
Manchester City’s proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing.
City had opened talks with Liverpool over a deal for the Netherlands international, with the Reds willing to sell Gakpo provided they could sign a replacement.
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Liverpool completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m on Monday but would want another attacking player if Gakpo were to leave.
The Anfield club had targeted moves for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr but the valution of both players has proved problematic.
Liverpoool are now expected to keep Gakpo, 27, unless they are able to revive a deal for a new winger before Tuesday’s deadline.
City have an interest in Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye and could now pivot to the winger after the latest Gakpo development.
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Ndiaye, 26, was expected to join Tottenham, but City’s ongoing interest is set to see the Etihad club progress with a posible move for the Senegal international.
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