Cody Gakpo snubs Tottenham for Man City as Liverpool make transfer decision

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That's because, as reported by David Ornstein of the Athletic on Saturday night, Gakpo "has decided to join Manchester City". He notes that Tottenham Hotspur were also interested in the Dutchman's signature, but the forward has decided against a move to North London.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Tunisia v Netherlands - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 25, 2026 Netherlands' Cody Gakpo applauds fans as he is substituted off IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jay Biggerstaff | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersMeantime, where does this leave Andoni Iraola's squad build? So, it would appear on the surface as though Barcola is going to take Gakpo's place on the left side of attack.

Thus, if Gakpo is on the way out, it is not because he isn't in the head coach's plans. On the contrary, his versatility will be severely missed, able to be deployed all across the front three, including being a serviceable deputy to Alexander Isak at centre-forward. 🚨🔵⚪️ Manchester City are set to bid for £85m package to sign Cody Gakpo after the agreement with player’s camp.#MCFC stepping up efforts to get the deal done as exclusively revealed tonight. 🇳🇱City wait for Liverpool to approve sale when they find replacement. pic.twitter.com/k8dYQV8Dvd— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2026Reports earlier on Saturday stated that, even with Barcola on his way, the Reds would only considering selling Gakpo is another attacker is on their way.