Liverpool player “one step away” from joining Premier League rivals for £70m

Tottenham Hotspur are pushing towards a major deal for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, with the Netherlands international reportedly agreeing personal terms ahead of a possible move to north London.

The 27-year-old only signed a new long-term Liverpool contract last year, but his situation has changed following Arne Slot’s departure and Andoni Iraola’s appointment.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is keen to add a proven left-sided attacker, and Gakpo has emerged as one of his leading targets.

However, despite progress on the player’s side, Liverpool are not yet prepared to simply approve his departure.

Gakpo is “one step away” from joining Tottenham

According to transfer journalist Nicolò Schira, Gakpo is “one step away” from joining Tottenham, having already agreed personal terms on a contract running until 2031.

Spurs are now working to finalise an agreement with Liverpool, with a potential fee of around £70 million discussed during the negotiations.

Schira describes Gakpo as a major target for De Zerbi as Tottenham continue strengthening their attack.

There is, however, an important latest development. Football Insider reported that Liverpool do not intend to sanction Gakpo’s move until they have secured several attacking reinforcements of their own.

That means personal terms may be settled, but the transfer still depends heavily on Liverpool’s incoming business.