Tottenham boss makes ‘absolutely insistent’ demand as Spurs target attacker with 51 goals, 23 assists

The Liverpool forward’s combination of height, direct dribbling, physicality and press resistance could make Spurs’ attack extremely difficult to defend against.

Tottenham have reportedly already reached an agreement with the 27-year-old over personal terms, leaving negotiations with Liverpool as the major obstacle standing between Gakpo and a move to North London.

Liverpool could sell Gakpo after Bradley Barcola deal

Liverpool’s position on Gakpo could also change following a major development in their own pursuit of attacking reinforcements.

The Reds have reportedly agreed a deal worth more than £100 million to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.

Barcola’s arrival would significantly increase Liverpool’s options on the left side of the attack and could create a positional surplus.

That could ultimately make it easier for Liverpool to sanction Gakpo’s departure, particularly if the club are keen to recoup some of their enormous investment in Barcola.

Club
Apps
Goals
Assists

Liverpool
181
51
23

Cody Gakpo stats via Transfermakrt

For Tottenham, the situation could therefore represent an opportunity to finally land De Zerbi’s priority target.

With personal terms reportedly already agreed and De Zerbi pushing the club to complete the transfer, Spurs are expected to make a decisive final attempt to convince Liverpool to sell Gakpo before deadline day.

If the deal goes through, Tottenham could head into the new season with one of the most formidable attacking units in the Premier League on paper.