‘In Direct Talks’ – Tottenham Hotspur Step Up Attacker Pursuit

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Lars Baron/Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur are now ‘in direct talks’ with the entourage of Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo over a potential move as they step up their pursuit of the Dutchman. Gakpo is an attractive target for Tottenham and emerged as a potential option earlier this summer, though Liverpool would need to play ball.

Now, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham are ‘in direct talks’ with Gakpo’s camp over a potential deal as they are determined to engineer a move for the Dutchman. Liverpool are actively pursuing Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola in what is expected to be a major financial commitment, which could make selling Gakpo to Tottenham more attractive.

There have already been suggestions that Liverpool may need to part with the Dutchman in order to facilitate a move for Barcola. Offloading Gakpo for a substantial fee could therefore become attractive for Liverpool quickly.