Massive windfall: Cody Gakpo's true price as Tottenham start process to sign Liverpool star

Tottenham Hotspur want to sign Cody Gakpo. But how much is the Dutchman worth to Liverpool?

SoccerNews reports that Tottenham want to sign Cody Gakpo this summer, hoping to take advantage of the change in management at Liverpool. Gakpo was a favourite under Arne Slot, but that won’t necessarily be the case under Andoni Iraola.

Though, it’s a strange one. Gakpo’s reputation took a battering this season as he, somewhat unfairly, became the face of Liverpool’s on-pitch struggles.

He is a fantastic footballer, however, and one who scored 18 times in Liverpool’s 2024/25 campaign. Gakpo’s numbers have always been good, in fact, and this is also a player in his peak years who signed a new contract last season.

The Dutchman still managed nine goals and six assists in a difficult campaign. This isn’t a case of him delivering nothing.

In fact, Gakpo’s seven goals would be second-best for Tottenham in the league. His five assists would have been the joint-most.

So what should he actually cost? Anthony Elanga went for £55m last summer. Tottenham themselves signed Mohammed Kudus for £55m. Noni Madueke moved to Arsenal for £52m. None of those players had scored more than the seven Gakpo managed this season.

Let alone the 18 in all competitions that he managed in 2024/25.

Liverpool, then, should be seeking a fee in at least that range for a player with his record, from the Premier League, in his prime, and with a long contract. Anything less would be robbery, quite honestly.

Cody Gakpo: Situation Summary

Liverpool Campaign and Stats

As of 5 June 2026, Cody Gakpo has concluded a highly testing domestic campaign with Liverpool. The 27-year-old Dutch forward made 36 Premier League appearances under Arne Slot, recording seven goals and five assists. Despite maintaining a consistent presence in the starting lineup, Gakpo struggled to find sustained rhythm, often facing significant criticism from sections of the fanbase and media regarding his attacking output. His season ended with a collective disappointment as the club failed to retain their title, finishing the league campaign in fifth place.

Transfer Request and Atletico Interest

Following the recent dismissal of Arne Slot, Gakpo’s future at Anfield has reached a definitive breaking point. Reports confirm the forward has officially submitted a transfer request, stating he does not envisage a future at the club without the departed Dutch manager. With Liverpool’s new hierarchy open to a sale to facilitate a summer squad overhaul, Atletico Madrid have emerged as the primary suitors. The Spanish giants are weighing a move for the Netherlands international as they seek a long-term replacement for Antoine Griezmann.