Overview
- Following Arne Slot's dismissal at the end of May, Dutch reports say Cody Gakpo has submitted a transfer request because he is unsure of his place under new manager Andoni Iraola.
- Multiple outlets report Tottenham are preparing a summer bid and have held behind‑the‑scenes talks with Liverpool and Gakpo's representatives, though no formal offer has been confirmed.
- A Spanish report claims Spurs could make a club‑record bid of about €85m (roughly £73.5m), but that figure and any imminent bid remain unverified by the clubs.
- Clubs in England, Spain and Germany are said to be monitoring Gakpo, with Atletico Madrid repeatedly named as an emerging suitor, making the transfer competitive if Liverpool choose to sell.
- Gakpo is 27, under contract at Liverpool until 2030 and has posted roughly 50 goals and 23 assists since joining, and Tottenham have already signed Andy Robertson and are recruiting further to fit De Zerbi's plans.