Cody Gakpo Requests Transfer to Tottenham: Liverpool's Stance

Cody Gakpo has told Liverpool he wants out – and his eyes are firmly fixed on north London and Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham project.

The Dutch forward has made his stance clear to the Anfield hierarchy: he no longer sees his long-term future at the club and wants the chance to join Spurs. Behind the scenes, the move is already in motion. His representatives have agreed personal terms in principle with Tottenham and have now escalated matters by directly informing Liverpool of the player’s desire to leave.

Gakpo squeezed by Liverpool’s attacking depth

At 27, Gakpo knows exactly where he stands in the pecking order. On the left, Rio Ngumoha has surged ahead of him. Through the middle, Alexander Isak is leading the line, with Hugo Ekitike still to return to full fitness and add yet another body to the forward rotation.

The message is clear: minutes will be hard to come by.

That reality has pushed Gakpo towards the exit. He wants a new challenge, a central role, and the feeling of being a key piece rather than a rotational option.

De Zerbi’s pitch turns Gakpo’s head

Roberto De Zerbi has done his part. The Tottenham head coach has communicated directly with Gakpo’s camp, outlining just how central the winger could be to his plans in north London.

By all accounts, Gakpo has been hugely impressed. The vision, the style, the promise of responsibility – it all appeals. He believes he can play a major role in De Zerbi’s project, not just fill a gap.

Tottenham’s interest is not casual, either. They want another forward and remain keen on Manchester City’s Savinho, with a belief inside the club that both deals are possible. Gakpo’s versatility only strengthens the case: Spurs see him operating from the left and centrally, giving De Zerbi another high-level option across the front line.

Liverpool’s price, Tottenham’s response

Liverpool, for now, are holding their ground. The Reds want more than £60 million before they will even consider letting Gakpo leave.

That figure has not scared Tottenham off. Sources indicate Spurs are prepared to meet that valuation with their upcoming bid, a stance that has dramatically increased the likelihood of a deal getting done.

While Liverpool dig in publicly, their recruitment work hints at what might come next. The club are already pushing ahead with a move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola. Progress on that front is growing, and inside Liverpool there is a growing sense that, if Barcola arrives, Gakpo’s departure could be signed off.

One player edging towards De Zerbi’s revolution. Another already being lined up to replace him. Liverpool and Tottenham know exactly where this is heading; the only question now is how quickly it happens.