Manchester City have reportedly made contact with Cody Gakpo’s camp today, turning an already intriguing transfer saga into a full-blown Premier League auction. According to the trusted scoop supplied to OGM News FC, talks have now started between City and the Dutch forward’s representatives, while Tottenham remain actively involved and are understood to have personal terms in place. The race is officially on — and Liverpool may soon need a calculator rather than a football to keep track of the bidders. Current reporting also confirms that City have entered the race for Gakpo, while Spurs continue their pursuit.
Manchester City Arrive Late to the Gakpo Party
For Tottenham, the timing could hardly be more dramatic. Spurs have been pursuing Gakpo as part of their ambitious push to strengthen their attack, with reports previously indicating that the club wanted the Liverpool forward alongside other attacking reinforcements. Tottenham have already been heavily active in the transfer market, including their reported agreement for Manchester City winger Savinho, making the Gakpo pursuit another chapter in an increasingly expensive summer.
But just when Tottenham appeared to be getting comfortable at the negotiating table, Manchester City have apparently walked through the door and asked whether there is still a seat available. The latest development could transform the situation into a straight contest between two Premier League giants, with City manager Enzo Maresca reportedly keen to strengthen his attacking options. In football-transfer language, that means the race has gone from “interesting” to “somebody hide the chequebook.”
Liverpool Suddenly Have a Very Interesting Problem
Gakpo’s position at Liverpool makes the situation particularly fascinating. The Netherlands international signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool in August 2025, after arriving from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023. Liverpool therefore hold the negotiating power, although reports suggest the club’s willingness to consider a sale could depend partly on whether attacking reinforcements arrive before the transfer window closes. Liverpool are also pursuing attacking options, including Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh, which could influence Gakpo’s future.
Adding another layer of drama, Gakpo has already started the new Premier League campaign by scoring against Newcastle in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw on Sunday. That goal may have been intended to help Liverpool win football matches, but the satirical interpretation is that he has also accidentally increased his transfer valuation by several million pounds. With Tottenham still pushing and Manchester City now making contact, the next move could determine whether Gakpo remains at Anfield or becomes the latest superstar caught in a transfer tug-of-war.
Conclusion: The Cody Gakpo situation is rapidly becoming one of the most intriguing late-window stories, with Tottenham already deep in the chase and Manchester City now reportedly attempting to enter the conversation. For Liverpool, the priority will be deciding whether Gakpo is a player to retain or a major opportunity to cash in on — while for Tottenham and City, the message is simple: the race has started, and nobody appears interested in slowing down. OGM News FC will continue to monitor the negotiations and bring you further updates as this transfer drama develops.
