Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing A Move For This Liverpool Winger: What Will He Add To De Zerbi’s Side? | OneFootball

In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo this summer. Romano said,

“Keep an eye on Tottenham for Cody Gakpo, because Tottenham have interest in the player. Then I can tell you that Liverpool, as of today, the beginning of July, are not opening doors to an exit. So, at the moment, Liverpool are not telling Gakpo, ‘Okay, you can leave’, they are not telling Tottenham, ‘Okay, let’s negotiate’. This is not happening now.

“So, at the moment, the door is closed from Liverpool, but we have to see later on this summer, in case Tottenham really open talks by sending a proposal. At the moment, it is interest. If they send a proposal, we have to see what’s going to happen there. So it’s a story to keep an eye on.”

Gakpo’s Inconsistent Season At Merseyside

Gakpo experienced an up-and-down campaign at the Merseyside club recently, but managed to put in a run of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 27-year-old scored nine goals and earned six assists in 52 matches for Liverpool last season on all fronts.

The Dutch sensation is currently one of the most talented wide players in the Premier League. Thus, it is no surprise that Spurs are hoping to get him on board this summer.

His current contract at Anfield will expire in 2030, which could make it tough for Tottenham to sign him on the cheap later this year.

GUADALUPE, MEXICO – JUNE 29: Cody Gakpo #11 of the Netherlands reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Netherlands and Morocco at Monterrey Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Guadalupe, Mexico. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

What Will Gakpo Add To Tottenham Hotspur Boss Roberto De Zerbi’s Team?

Gakpo has got the pace to cause a lot of headaches for his marker out in the wide areas. He has got the vision to create a few inviting chances for his teammates in the final third and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.

The Dutch sensation can chip in by scoring and creating his fair share of goals from the wide areas. Gakpo mainly functions as a left-sided wide player but can also operate as a centre-forward if asked to do so. He has already proven his worth in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at the North London club.

We can expect Gakpo to add more firepower to Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi’s frontline. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season.

At 27, Gakpo has his best years ahead of him, which makes him a decent choice for Spurs to consider in this transfer window. Thus, De Zerbi should focus on getting a deal done for the Dutch forward this off-season.