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Liverpool reject £60m bids for Cody Gakpo

8/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Liverpool have refused to sell Cody Gakpo despite interest from Manchester City and Tottenham.
Tottenham submitted an initial £60 million bid for Gakpo, which Liverpool rejected outright.
Liverpool will consider selling Gakpo only after signing two attackers before the September 1 deadline at 23:00.
Gakpo, contracted until 2030, scored Liverpool’s equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United on August 23, 2026.
Liverpool are linked with potential replacements Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Real Madrid broke the transfer record by paying £80 million for Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, a move that epitomised Florentino Pérez’s Galácticos spending spree. That record illustrated a new era where elite clubs guard star assets, a stance echoed in later transfer windows as teams prioritize squad stability over immediate cash. The approach shows top clubs use marquee contracts to shape market dynamics.

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Story summary

Liverpool have refused to sell Cody Gakpo despite interest from Manchester City and Tottenham.
Tottenham submitted an initial £60 million bid for Gakpo, which Liverpool rejected outright.
Liverpool will consider selling Gakpo only after signing two attackers before the September 1 deadline at 23:00.
Gakpo, contracted until 2030, scored Liverpool’s equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United on August 23, 2026.
Liverpool are linked with potential replacements Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh.

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