Liverpool currently not in negotiations over winger transfer

The Athletic have released an update about the potential Cody Gakpo transfer to Spurs. 

Seb Stafford-Bloor shared that Spurs remain interested in the Dutch winger and have spoken to the player’s agents, no formal negotiations between the clubs has taken place. 

The situation with Cody Gakpo has not yet developed.

While Tottenham Hotspur remain interested and have spoken to the player’s representatives, there has been no formal negotiation between the clubs.

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The update was covered as part of the Athletic’s DealSheet series.

Stafford-Bloor commented, “Liverpool maintain that the Dutch attacking midfielder, who has four years left on his contract, is not for sale”

The Gakpo saga so far

Rumours of a potential deal for the sale of Cody Gakpo came up around the time that Liverpool were becoming rumoured to a deal to sign Bradley Barcola.

With Liverpool’s non-homegrown player full at 17 players, the Reds would have to either remove a player from their squad or sell a player to free up a space for Barcola to be registered.

The potential Gakpo deal has been rumoured in the region of €70-80 million, which Liverpool would also appreciate so far as they look to complete a double deal for Barcola and Mbaye, who could cost Liverpool in the region of €190 million.

Liverpool have signed Victor Munoz so far this summer who has impressed so far in his preseason appearances.