English club in "direct talks" to sign £72m Liverpool star, green light already given by player

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Cody Gakpo has already given Spurs the green light for a move to London this summer, with talks now underway with his agents while they wait on Liverpool for a decision. Gakpo’s representatives in direct talks with Spurs over late move to London Fabrizio Romano reports that Spurs and Cody Gakpo’s agents are in direct talks over a potential move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer Romano said: “Tottenham are in direct talks with Cody Gakpo’s camp over a possible move this summer.

“Deal depends on Liverpool decision; doors closed back in July but now could depend on financial package/Barcola pursuit. “Spurs are trying.” [?] Breaking: Tottenham are in direct talks with Cody Gakpo’s camp over a possible move this summer.

Deal depends on Liverpool decision; doors closed back in July but now could depend on financial package/Barcola pursuit. Selling him would mean Liverpool would need Barcola, Mbaye and another winger on top of that.