Cody Gakpo has agreed personal terms with Manchester City, turning down a near-completed £85m move to Tottenham in a dramatic late twist. New City boss Enzo Maresca targeted the 27-year-old to rebuild his attack following the departures of Savinho and Marmoush, identifying Gakpo as the ideal versatile forward for his system.
Liverpool are demanding an £85m fee and will only sanction the sale once their own replacement — Bradley Barcola from PSG — is finalised. With the transfer window closing on 1 September, both clubs are rushing to complete the deal before the deadline. Gakpo, who starred in Liverpool’s title-winning season with 18 goals, is now set for a shock switch to the Etihad.
