Tottenham Hotspur lead race for Cody Gakpo with £60m bid

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly leading the race to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, with the north London club preparing a formal £60 million bid, according to Caught Offside. The move comes as Ange Postecoglou looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the new season.

Context and background

Cody Gakpo joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 for an initial £35 million fee. The Dutch international, standing at 6ft 4in, has versatility across the front line, primarily operating as a left winger or centre-forward. At Liverpool, Gakpo has made 78 appearances, scoring 21 goals and providing 12 assists across all competitions. However, with the emergence of players like Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz, and the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai, competition for places has intensified.

Tottenham, under manager Ange Postecoglou, finished 8th last season and narrowly avoided relegation on the final day. The club is now in a rebuilding phase, having secured European football for the upcoming campaign. Postecoglou prefers an attacking, high-pressing style which relies on versatile forwards capable of interchanging positions. Gakpo’s ability to play across the front three fits this system.

Impact analysis

If completed, the transfer would represent a significant statement of intent from Tottenham. £60 million would be a club-record fee, surpassing the £55 million paid for Richarlison in 2022. For Liverpool, selling a player they signed 18 months ago for a profit of £25 million would be sound business, especially if the funds are reinvested in a midfielder or defender.

  • Tactically, Gakpo’s arrival would provide direct competition for Son Heung-min and Richarlison, and offer a left-footed option on the right flank, adding balance.
  • For FPL managers, Gakpo’s potential move to Tottenham could see his ownership rise, given Spurs’ favourable opening fixtures and Postecoglou’s attacking philosophy. His price is likely to be in the £7.5-8.0m bracket.
  • Historically, Tottenham have struggled to replace Harry Kane’s goals. Gakpo’s 21 goals in 78 games for Liverpool is a modest output, but his underlying numbers—shots per 90 and expected goals—suggest room for growth.

What's next

Tottenham are expected to formalise their bid in the coming days. Liverpool must decide whether to accept or hold out for a higher fee. With Gakpo reportedly keen on a move to secure regular minutes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the deal could accelerate quickly. If accepted, Gakpo would become Tottenham’s third signing of the window, following the arrivals of a goalkeeper and a young midfielder.

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