Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool over an audacious bid for Cody Gakpo just three days before the transfer window ends.
The forward, 27, has told Liverpool that if he does leave the club, he wants it to be for Manchester City. Tottenham are also interested.
Liverpool are clear that they want to to sign two more forward players before they contemplate letting go of the Dutchman.
They would also want a substantial fee for a star who is contracted until 2030 after signing a long-term extension last year.
The Reds are set to complete the £123million signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain and his preferred position is on the left, where Gakpo often plays.
Gakpo joined Liverpool for £44m in 2023 and has since scored 51 goals in 182 games.
He scored in their opening game of the season against Newcastle and assisted Alexander Isak against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
City are on the hunt for a new wide player after selling Savio to Tottenham for £85m.
But given that fee for a player far less productive than Gakpo, and with Liverpool knowing how much City banked from the deal, the Reds will drive a hard bargain for an important first-team player.
Gakpo was less effective last season but, in their 2024-25 Premier League title-winning campaign, scored 18 goals in all competitions.
More to follow.
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