Cody Gakpo is reportedly on the verge of leaving Liverpool for Tottenham Hotspur, with Dutch outlet Voetbal International claiming the 27-year-old has reached a broad agreement with the north London club. The report, published around August 14, 2026, described the move as very realistic, with all parties said to be confident a deal can be completed, pending final approval from Liverpool.
The news surfaces despite Gakpo having signed a fresh five-year contract with Liverpool as recently as August 2025, tying him to Anfield until 2030. Sources close to the player, cited by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, pushed back on reports of finalized personal terms, but Plettenberg himself confirmed Tottenham are in advanced discussions with Gakpo and have already made direct contact with Liverpool.
How the deal developed
Interest from Tottenham was first flagged publicly by Fabrizio Romano on August 3, 2026, who wrote on X: ‘Tottenham plan to step up their efforts to try sign Cody Gakpo as talks will enter into key stages soon. Gakpo, option in addition to Savinho who remains another top target. Deal depends on Liverpool intentions/price as Gakpo’s not on exit list.’ Romano had also provided an earlier update the Sunday before that post.
Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof confirmed on August 13, 2026 that Tottenham had formally expressed their interest in Gakpo to Liverpool, and that manager Roberto De Zerbi has distinct roles in mind for both Gakpo and Savinho, describing Gakpo as an important target. Soccernews journalist Mounir Boualin then reported around August 14, 2026 that Tottenham submitted an opening offer of £60 million, below Liverpool’s stated asking price of around £72 million.
Gakpo’s stance and the player’s own role
Rik Elfrink reported that Gakpo is ready to join Tottenham, having spoken with De Zerbi the previous month, and is open to making the move. Liverpool, according to Elfrink, now appears willing to approve a transfer if the price is right. PSV Eindhoven would reportedly receive a portion of any fee as part of a sell-on clause from his original move to England.
The DaveOCKOP site published a headline around August 14, 2026 stating that Gakpo had agreed personal terms with Tottenham, though Plettenberg’s sources denied any official agreement had been finalized at that stage. What emerges is a deal still moving through its final, sensitive stages rather than one that has fully crossed the line.
What Gakpo brings to Spurs
Gakpo is a left winger capable of operating across the front line. He contributed 18 goals and 7 assists during Liverpool’s title-winning 2024/25 campaign, then followed that up with 7 goals and 5 assists in 36 league appearances in 2025/26. His versatility fits the profile De Zerbi has tended to favor, with the Tottenham manager apparently viewing him as a different option from Savinho rather than a direct alternative.
On the international stage, Gakpo scored during the Netherlands’ World Cup group phase and found the net again against Morocco in the round of 32, though the Dutch were eliminated at that point. At 27 and close to his peak years, he would arrive at a club with significant ambitions under De Zerbi.
What it means for Liverpool
Liverpool’s asking price has been cited at around £72 million by sources close to both clubs, while TransferFeed lists the figure at £70 million. Tottenham’s opening bid of £60 million leaves a gap that will need bridging before a deal is done. Fabrizio Romano has reported that Liverpool would move to sign two more wingers should Gakpo depart, with the Dutch forward’s potential exit understood to be connected to Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG.
Voetbal International described the overall transfer as difficult despite the progress made, and Liverpool have not yet given their final sign-off. The coming days will determine whether Gakpo’s surprisingly short Anfield chapter closes in the summer of 2026.
FAQ
How much are Tottenham paying for Cody Gakpo?
Tottenham submitted an opening offer of £60 million, while Liverpool’s stated asking price is around £72 million. No final fee has been agreed as of the latest reports.
How old is Cody Gakpo and what position does he play?
Gakpo is 27 years old and plays primarily as a left winger, though he is capable of operating across multiple forward positions.
When did Cody Gakpo sign his most recent Liverpool contract?
Gakpo signed a five-year contract with Liverpool in August 2025, which runs until 2030.