Tottenham Face Cody Gakpo Transfer Reality as Liverpool Set Premium Price
Tottenham want attacking quality, that part is obvious. The harder bit is paying for it. According to talkSPORT, Spurs have real interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but this is shaping up as one of those deals where the selling club holds all the cards and the buying club gets the headache.
The key point is simple. Liverpool are under no pressure to sell. Gakpo is tied down until June 2028, and that matters. Long contracts push prices up, especially in a market that has already lost all sense of moderation. As Ben Jacobs put it, “There’s been links in the last few days with Cody Gakpo,” and, “He is a name on Tottenham’s list. Let’s see how that develops.” That is measured language, but it tells you Spurs are looking seriously.
Cody Gakpo price driven by inflated transfer market
The issue for Tottenham is the number Liverpool can point to straight away. Jacobs explained, “Liverpool don’t really have a desire to sell and if anyone wants to do business with Liverpool, they’re going to be pointing for example to Anthony Gordon’s £70million move from Newcastle United to Barcelona.” In other words, once one winger goes for that sort of money, everybody else in that bracket becomes more expensive.
He then stated it even more clearly, “The market is inflated and Liverpool have a very high asking price for Cody Gakpo.” That is the line Spurs need to take seriously. If they thought this might be a smart deal done below market value, they can forget it. Liverpool are not in giveaway mode, and there is no sign the player is trying to force the issue either. Jacobs added, “The player also, despite reports in the Netherlands, hasn’t at the time of recording told Liverpool that he wants to leave. But Spurs might be one to watch.”
Spurs transfer plans show ambition and risk
That final line matters because Tottenham are already spending heavily. Free transfers for Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi add experience, while Jan Paul van Hecke arrived for £52m and Mateus Fernandes for a club record £85m. On top of that, Spurs have reportedly agreed a £100m move for Sandro Tonali. This is no small rebuild, it is a full-scale reset after another dreadful domestic season.
That context explains why Gakpo appeals. He is 27, experienced, and positionally flexible. Last season he made 52 appearances for Liverpool, scoring nine goals and adding six assists. He played through the middle and from the left, covering multiple roles when Liverpool had injuries to Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. For a Tottenham side that has lacked reliability in the final third, that versatility is valuable.
Liverpool stance leaves Tottenham with a difficult call
There is another layer here. Liverpool have moved on from Arne Slot after a deeply disappointing 2025-26 campaign, with Andoni Iraola now in charge at Anfield. New coaches often reassess before authorising exits, especially when the player in question offers tactical flexibility. That makes any immediate negotiation more complicated.
Tottenham are also looking at alternatives. Jacobs says Savinho remains in the frame, with Spurs and Manchester City in “on-off talks” over the Brazilian. It may come down to price, fit and availability. Gakpo looks proven, but proven costs money. A lot of it.
Our View
From a Tottenham perspective, this is exactly the kind of report that gets supporters excited. Gakpo is a serious player, not a speculative project and not somebody you sign and hide on the bench. He brings experience, intelligence and end product, and after watching Spurs stumble their way to 17th again, fans have every right to want players who can change matches straight away.
The concern is obvious too. If Liverpool are using Anthony Gordon’s £70m move as the benchmark, then this could get expensive very quickly. Spurs have already spent aggressively, and there comes a point where even an ambitious summer needs some discipline. Throwing another huge fee at a wide forward only works if the club are convinced he is a guaranteed starter and a clean tactical fit.
That said, there is a strong case for going big. Gakpo can play left, centrally, and adapt across a front line. Tottenham have lacked that sort of dependable, multi-function attacker for too long. If the club are serious about climbing away from the embarrassment of back-to-back brushes with the bottom end, they need players with pedigree.
Supporters will also like one other detail, he has not pushed to leave Liverpool. That suggests Spurs would be buying a player who is still valued, not one being shuffled out. If a deal can be done for the right figure, this feels like the sort of signing that tells the rest of the league Tottenham are finally done messing about.
Source: talkSPORT
