City enter talks with Liverpool over Cody Gakpo as deadline looms

Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool about signing attacker Cody Gakpo. The 27‑year‑old Netherlands winger has become a focal point as the transfer window enters its final three days.

Sources say City’s interest is concrete and that the club is Gakpo’s preferred destination should he leave Anfield before the Tuesday deadline. Tottenham Hotspur also feature in the list of suitors, but the reports suggest City holds the edge in the player’s mind.

Liverpool’s own plans have shifted after agreeing a deal with Paris Saint‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola, reported to be worth up to £123m. The Reds are understood to want to secure another forward before allowing Gakpo to depart, with reported targets including Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr. Liverpool persist with Ismaila Sarr chase.

If City can clinch Gakpo, it would add a versatile option to Pep Guardiola’s attack, while Liverpool would need to replace the loss before the window shuts. The situation remains fluid, with both clubs weighing options as the deadline approaches.