Tottenham Target Liverpool's Cody Gakpo

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Dutch international is valued at approximately £51 million.

The Lilywhites are said to have identified Gakpo as a potential addition to their attacking options. However, no formal approach has been made public yet.

Current Attacking Options at Spurs

Tottenham currently have Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus in their forward line. Adding Gakpo would provide further depth and competition for places.

Gakpo joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 for an initial fee of £35m, rising to £44m with add-ons. He has since made over 50 appearances for the Reds, scoring 16 goals.

His versatility across the front three fits the tactical flexibility required by modern Premier League managers. At Liverpool, he has played both as a left winger and through the centre.

Transfer Market Context

The reported £51m price tag reflects Gakpo's potential and his performances in the Premier League and European competitions. For context, similar fees have been paid for players like Raphinha (£55m) and Antony (£82m).

Tottenham have shown willingness to invest heavily in attack, having signed Richarlison for £60m and Kulusevski for an initial £25m (rising to £37.5m).

Impact on Tottenham's System

Under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs typically operate in a 4-3-3 formation with width from full-backs. Gakpo's ability to drift inside from the left could complement the runs of Tel or Odobert.

Cody Gakpo is known for his dribbling, link-up play, and finishing. He averaged 1.8 key passes per game in the 2024-25 season and completed 1.5 dribbles per match.

His arrival could push Tottenham's attack to another level, adding goals and creativity. However, it remains to be seen if Liverpool would sell to a direct rival.

What's Next?

Negotiations are unlikely to progress until the summer transfer window, given the current season's demands. Premier League clubs often avoid major domestic transfers mid-season.

For FPL managers, Gakpo (currently owned by 12.3% of managers) offers potential if he moves. Spurs' upcoming fixtures include matches against Brentford, Bournemouth, and Wolves.

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