Tottenham Hotspur reportedly ‘like’ Liverpool ahead Cody Gakpo, as per switch skilled Fabrizio Romano.
The Lilywhites at present have Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus as choices to deploy on the flanks. Nevertheless, Kulusevski has been out injured for greater than a 12 months.
Alternatively, Kudus loved a promising begin at Tottenham after becoming a member of from West Ham United final summer time. Nevertheless, he struggled with health issues through the second half of final marketing campaign.
Odobert, in the meantime, has sustained a severe knee problem and is ready to stay sidelined for an prolonged interval.
Now, on his Right here We Go Podcast, Romano states that Tottenham are contemplating reinforcing the frontline by buying two new forwards and have recognized Savinho as a severe possibility.
Nevertheless, in addition they ‘like’ Gakpo and will make a concrete strategy to safe his providers over the approaching weeks.
Romano mentioned:
“I count on Tottenham to signal two gamers, and I’m nonetheless keeping track of Cody Gakpo as a result of he’s one other participant they like, if Liverpool open the door.”
Gakpo is valued at round £51m by Transfermarkt and nonetheless has a contract till 2030. Subsequently, Liverpool aren’t in any rush to promote him this summer time.
Following Mohamed Salah’s departure, Liverpool have been left skinny in numbers on the flanks. So, Andoni Iraola is likely to be hoping to maintain maintain of the Dutchman.
Gakpo to Tottenham
The 27-year-old, standing at 6ft 4in tall, is a right-footed left-winger by trait however beforehand featured centrally underneath Jurgen Klopp. He’s fast, technically sound, can dribble previous opposition defenders in tight areas and is environment friendly in creating alternatives for fellow attackers.
Gakpo is a proficient participant and is at present on the prime stage of his profession. He has proven glimpses of his qualities for membership and nation lately.
Subsequently, the Netherlands worldwide can be a fantastic coup for Tottenham ought to they buy him. Nevertheless, it will be fascinating to see whether or not the North London membership finally handle to lure him away from Anfield earlier than the September 1st switch deadline.
In the meantime, Tottenham have revamped the defence by signing Andrew Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke. Furthermore, they’ve upgraded the engine room by buying Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
