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title: "Liverpool currently not in negotiations over winger transfer"
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author: "Jonny Black"
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published: "2026-08-18T08:32:45Z"
modified: "2026-08-18T08:32:48Z"
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# 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.\
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> 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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> Liverpool maintain that the Dutch attacking midfielder, who has four years… [pic.twitter.com/sm7XF7ZuON](https://t.co/sm7XF7ZuON)
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> — The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) [August 18, 2026](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2089611381616132329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The update was covered as part of the Athletic’s [DealSheet](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7518612/2026/08/18/transfer-latest-summer-window-2026-man-utd-arsenal-real-madrid/?unlocked_article_code=1.6VA.o360._GReSYwkc_p3&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta&source=twitteruk) 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.