Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo has decided that Manchester City is his preferred destination should he leave the club, according to journalist David Ornstein.
The 27-year-old Netherlands international has chosen the current English runners-up over Tottenham, with negotiations now taking place in an effort to reach an agreement over the transfer.
Manchester City’s interest has resulted in Gakpo selecting a move to the club as his preferred option. The player’s decision is significant because Tottenham had also been pursuing the forward, but the London club is no longer his first choice.
Talks are currently continuing between the relevant parties. However, no agreement has yet been confirmed, and Gakpo remains under contract with Liverpool.
The transfer value being discussed for the winger is estimated at €60m. Gakpo’s existing deal with Liverpool runs until the end of June 2030, meaning any move would require an agreement to be reached with the Anfield club as well as personal terms with the player.
Manchester City are the reigning English runners-up and are now the club Gakpo would prefer to join. Tottenham’s interest had provided another potential route for the Netherlands winger, but his decision has placed the Manchester City option ahead of that alternative.
The report from David Ornstein indicates that the process has moved beyond initial interest, with negotiations under way over the terms of a possible deal. The discussions will determine whether Manchester City can agree a fee with Liverpool for a player whose value is currently assessed at €60m.
Gakpo remains a Liverpool player while those talks continue. His contract, which extends through June 2030, gives the club a long-term agreement with the forward and means his future will depend on whether the negotiating parties can reach a settlement.
For now, the key development is the player’s preference: Gakpo has selected Manchester City rather than Tottenham as the club where he wants to continue his career. The next stage is for the ongoing discussions to establish whether that choice can result in a completed transfer.