Liverpool will only consider selling Cody Gakpo if they sign two new forwards before the transfer window closes, with Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur both reportedly interested in the Netherlands international.
The Mail reports that there are three days remaining in the transfer window and that neither Manchester City nor Tottenham Hotspur has yet submitted a formal bid for Gakpo. Liverpool would also demand a substantial fee before agreeing to let the winger leave, even if they succeed in bringing in the required attacking reinforcements.
Gakpo started Liverpool’s home Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, underlining his continued involvement in the squad despite the reported interest from the two clubs.
Manchester City are also considering a move for Bala-Sapoko-Ndiaye of Everton. The player has three years remaining on his contract at Goodison Park and is valued at approximately £80m.
Bala-Sapoko-Ndiaye has already rejected an offer to extend his Everton contract. Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in signing him and, like Manchester City, are weighing up a possible move for Jack Grealish.
City are meanwhile pursuing a deal for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Alexis Mac Allister, who plays for Liverpool, has been mentioned as a possible alternative, although there has been no contact between Manchester City and Liverpool over a move for the Argentina international.
The activity comes with clubs facing a tight deadline to complete their business before the transfer window shuts. Liverpool’s position means Gakpo’s future is linked directly to their ability to recruit two forwards, while any potential sale would also depend on receiving an offer that meets their valuation.
For now, there has been no formal approach from either of Gakpo’s reported suitors. His start against Nottingham Forest also means he remains part of Liverpool’s immediate plans, at least until the club’s recruitment situation becomes clearer.
Elsewhere, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are competing for Bala-Sapoko-Ndiaye, while City are also attempting to strengthen their midfield with Fernandez. Tottenham’s interest in Grealish adds another potential transfer route involving the Premier League champions.
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