Liverpool latest: Tottenham 'eye' Cody Gakpo swoop as Bradley Barcola transfer update emerges

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Liverpool could step up their transfer activity with their pre-season tour of the USA now finishedLiverpool's urgency to enter the transfer market has arguably intensified. Sunday's game proved a tale of two halves from Andoni Iraola's side as Liverpool established a convincing 2-0 advantage in the first half and appeared completely dominant.Leeds then overwhelmed a heavily rotated Liverpool after the interval and dealt the Basque head coach his first loss since taking charge.

Meanwhile, Liverpool star Cody Gakpo has reportedly emerged as a target for Tottenham Hotspur.Bradley Barcola timeline emergesFabrizio Romano has claimed that renewed contact will take place between the Reds and PSG this week. Romano has suggested the deal could drag on throughout the summer, adding that it now "depends on Liverpool, on how much they want to spend."Spurs in for Cody GakpoSpurs are said to be eyeing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, though the Reds are reluctant to part ways with the Dutch star.

Sky Sports reports that Liverpool would be prepared to sanction Gakpo's departure only if a suitable replacement could be found.The Netherlands international still has four years remaining on his contract, and talkSPORT has indicated that Liverpool would likely demand in the region of £70m for the winger.Gakpo made 52 appearances for Liverpool last season, contributing nine goals and six assists. Should he leave without a replacement being brought in, it would leave Liverpool relying solely on teenage prospect Rio Ngumoha and new signing Victor Munoz out wide.Spurs have splashed out £237m this summer and manager Roberto De Zerbi has hinted more is to come.