Liverpool Demand £70 Million Before Letting Gakpo Join Tottenham

Tottenham must table an offer exceeding £70 million if they want to prise Cody Gakpo away from Liverpool this summer, with the Reds also requiring a suitable replacement before any deal is sanctioned.

According to Football Insider, both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously, underlining just how difficult it will be for Spurs to complete this move during the closing stages of the transfer window.

Roberto De Zerbi has identified the Dutch winger as a primary attacking target. Liverpool’s demands reflect Gakpo’s value after a productive 2025/26 campaign in which he contributed 12 goals across 32 Premier League starts. His future became a talking point following the confirmed departure of Arne Slot, yet Liverpool remain keen to retain him ahead of the new season.

Tottenham Face a Complicated Path to Signing Gakpo

Spurs have already committed close to £240 million in transfer spending this summer. That financial outlay means the club may need to sell players before pursuing another major signing at this level. Complicating matters further is their ongoing pursuit of Manchester City‘s Savinho, which creates competing priorities in attack.

De Zerbi’s preference for direct, aggressive attacking play makes Gakpo a strong tactical match. The Dutchman operates primarily from the left flank but can shift centrally, offering genuine positional flexibility. That versatility carries additional weight given that Mikey Moore and Manor Solomon are both expected to leave the club.

Gakpo’s arrival would address the vacancy on the left while also providing competition for Dominic Solanke through the middle. His physicality, direct running, and eye for goal make him an asset capable of contributing across multiple roles in attack.

Liverpool Hold the Leverage

Liverpool view Gakpo as a core squad member and are not looking to sell. They remain hopeful he will still be at Anfield when the season kicks off. Without a firm £70 million bid and a confirmed replacement lined up, the Reds have little incentive to open negotiations.

Unless Spurs meet both requirements, this deal is unlikely to move forward. Follow TipsGG for the latest coverage as the transfer window reaches its final stages.