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Two Premier League teams are being linked with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo this summer, with a potential bidding war ensuing while leaving Andoni Iraola with another spot in his team to fill

Liverpool could have two Premier League teams competing to sign Cody Gakpo this summer, a move which could potentially drive up his transfer price force a sale.

Gakpo regressed in his third full season at Liverpool, in what was his worst year at the club with just seven Premier League goals in 36 games. It came in a season in which the Reds needed him to take the step up, after they sold Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich and chose not to replace him.

United were known to be in for Gakpo on two occasions in 2022, before Jurgen Klopp's Reds signed him on Boxing Day that year.

Gakpo has 32 Premier League goals in 127 games, with Liverpool already signing Victor Munoz to compete with him next season.

Spurs are said to be very interested in bringing him in as their left-winger, with Ben Jacobs reporting both they and United could make a move.

Reporter Ben Jacobs stated that both Spurs and United would pounce if Gakpo does ask to leave the club this summer.

A price tag of around $90 million has been floated around to sign Gakpo, something Liverpool would likely strongly consider if it were to come in.

Liverpool themselves appear to still be in the market for another player at the position, with Yan Diomande, Yankuba Minteh, Said El Mana and Bradley Barcola regularly linked.

Iraola and his team have reportedly explored the idea of moving Rio Ngumoha over to the right wing, where he could be the long-term successor to Mohamed Salah.

If this is to happen, then Liverpool would almost certainly look to sign another winger - even if Gakpo is to stay at this point.

John Barnes believes Liverpool should look to keep Gakpo, while actually suggesting they do not need to replace him if he is sold.

"Cody has had an indifferent season, but he’s still a very good player," Reds legend John Barnes told Betfred.

"We’ve already have the likes of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, as well as Rio Ngumoha coming through now, so I think we’re okay from an attacking perspective.

"But I would like Cody to stay because he’s a very good player and he won the league with us.

"There’s a lot of speculation, but I don’t think we’re lacking from an attacking perspective and if somebody was to leave, then I think we will see the emergence of an improved Florian Wirtz next season because I believe he’s a fantastic player.

"I don’t want to see Cody go, but if he did, then I don’t believe we’d have to replace him."

Tottenham Hotspur has shown interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but new manager Andoni Iraola has no intentions of letting the Dutchman leave before the new season

Liverpool has reportedly 'closed the door' on Tottenham Hotspur's interest in Cody Gakpo.

The Dutchman has been starring with his nation at the World Cup this summer and has performed admirably, scoring three goals before being knocked out at the last 32 stage.

Gakpo played 52 times for the Reds last season and chipped in with nine goals and six assists across all competitions and he was a key player for the club. So when Spurs made their interest clear, there was only ever going to be one answer from new manager Andoni Iraola, as has been confirmed by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel this morning.

Romano revealed that Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi is an admirer of Gakpo. And that the Italian would be interested in adding the 27-year-old to his squad to join new signings Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka and former Liverpool teammate Andy Robertson.

But he added that the Anfield giants have no plans to greenlight any deal for Gakpo as they are not welcoming any offers from their Premier League rivals.

Romano said: "Keep an eye on Tottenham for Cody Gakpo, because Tottenham have interest in the player.

"I can tell you that Liverpool today as of the beginning of July are not opening doors to an exit. Liverpool are not telling Gakpo, 'Okay you can leave', or telling Tottenham, 'Okay we can 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's just interest.

"If they send a proposal we'll see what happens there. It's a story to keep an eye on eventually, not something guaranteed as of now."

Gakpo has been an important player for Liverpool in recent seasons since he arrived from PSV in 2023. He has 50 goals and 23 assists in 180 total outings for the club.

What may make the situation more interesting, however, is Liverpool's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain wide man Bradley Barcola.

The Frenchman, 23, is on the radar at Anfield but would cost the club a whopping $150million should Liverpool attempt to do business on his signature.

Barcola has found himself down the pecking order at Parc des Princes behind the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué while Yan Diomande is close to signing from RB Leipzig.

Should Barcola make the move to Merseyside it could potentially open the door to Spurs landing Gakpo but there remains barriers between both outcomes from coming to fruition.

Liverpool has reportedly made a call to West Ham United about a move for the midfielder Mateus Fernandes as Andoni Iraola weighs up summer additions

Liverpool has reportedly shown interest in Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the West Ham United star regularly being touted for a switch to either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds has hit the ground running with their summer transfer activity, having already wrapped up one new addition.

Victor Munoz has sealed his transfer to Liverpool this summer from Osasuna, with the Reds agreeing to pay a $45.6million fee to the Spanish side after beating Newcastle United to the 22-year-old's signature.

Andoni Iraola will be occupied with preparations for the upcoming season, with pre-season kicking off next month, including a tour to the United States.

Munoz may well be the first acquisition in what promises to be a hectic summer of transfer activity at Liverpool, though it remains uncertain which other players might arrive at Anfield in the coming weeks and months.

Fernandes had not previously been connected with a potential move to Liverpool this summer, but Fabrizio Romano has offered an update on the Portugal international's situation.

Romano has revealed that Liverpool made a "call" to West Ham regarding the 21-year-old's prospects, and provided insight into the club's summer window strategy.

"I will tell you something that was not so public in the recent days and weeks," Romano said on the Born 'N Red YouTube channel.

"Liverpool made a call two weeks ago to understand the situation Mateus Fernandes at West Ham, to understand the price and conditions, but they didn't return with any bid or any official conversation.

"But they made a call two weeks ago, I can guarantee that. Tottenham and Manchester United are busy with a deal, so there are so many clubs involved.

"The player is going to be expensive, more than £85million ($112m). It means Liverpool are working on midfielders."

Liverpool have predominantly been linked with forward signings so far this summer, with RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande emerging as a reported target for the Reds.

In terms of midfield activity, the future of Curtis Jones has become a talking point at Anfield this summer.

Inter Milan have signalled their desire to sign the 25-year-old, however the Reds turned down an offer from the Serie A outfit over the weekend.

The Italian giants' bid fell considerably short of Liverpool's asking price, with the Reds reportedly seeking a fee nearer to $46m for Jones this summer.

Sandro Tonali looks set to be on the move this summer with Tottenham, Man Utd, Man City and Arsenal all interested in the Newcastle United ace

Jamie Carragher would have liked Liverpool to make a move for Sandro Tonali this summer with the midfielder set to leave Newcastle United.

Tonali has interest from the Reds' Premier League rivals Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United but it is Tottenham Hotspur who have made their move, seeing a $106 million (£80 million) bid rejected at the weekend.

The 26-year-old looks set to leave the Magpies this summer and follow one-time Liverpool transfer target - and boyhood Reds fan - Anthony Gordon out of the St James' Park exit door after his move to Barcelona earlier this summer.

Liverpool are making changes of their own ahead of the new season having brought in Andoni Iraola to replace Arne Slot with moves to be made in the transfer market.

Former Liverpool star Carragher earmarked Tonali as a potential signing for his old side as they look to revamp their midfield. Curtis Jones could be on the way out, though the Reds are frustrated by Inter Milan's attempts to sign the 25-year-old, while there have been concerns over the form of Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch after strong 2024/25 campaigns.

"Tonali is a midfielder I really rate," Carragher said on Sky Sports. "I think he's got great pace and power in that midfield. "It wasn't his best season last season but it's difficult when you're not playing for a team who are playing well.

"He's certainly a player I looked at thinking for Liverpool. I think it (moving to Tottenham) would be a good move all-round really." Tottenham, meanwhile are making moves to ensure that a repeat of last season's relegation battle is not on the cards.

Roberto De Zerbi's side have already moved for Liverpool-linked Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke and want to sign Marcus Rashford from United. "I like what Spurs are doing and I like what De Zerbi is doing," Carragher added.

"Spurs, for a long time had a reputation, didn't they, of going to the last minute of transfer deadline trying to do the best deal they possibly could under Daniel Levy.

"Since Levy has left it hasn't gone particularly well, so I think they are under a bit of pressure as well. "De Zerbi has come in and done a really good job and I think he has got a lot of power at that club right now, probably the most he will have unless he wins a big trophy."

"He's put his foot down, he wants players in quickly fo them to start pre-season."

Liverpool icon Jan Molby was keen for the Reds to move for Tottenham star Lucas Bergvall a few months ago, and the Swedish midfielder has told Spurs he wants to leave

Liverpool icon Jan Molby suggested that the Reds should move for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall heading into the summer transfer window — and the Swede has now told his current side that he wants to leave.

Bergvall only played 23 times in the Premier League last term as he battled with an ankle injury. But he has now recovered from that issue and has played twice for Sweden at the World Cup, providing one assist to date.

According to The Athletic, Bergvall has already made it clear to Spurs that he would like to move on. The 20-year-old has options elsewhere in England and across Europe, but he is under contract until 2031.

"The only two that would interest me would be the two youngsters, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall," Molby told Anfield Index when looking through the Tottenham squad in April.

"One, and this is a real bonus, is the amount of football that they've played already. You know, because of the situation at Spurs, so that is a real bonus.

"I'm not talking about them being 16, 17 years old, but at 18, 19, 20, they've played a lot of football.

"They've played a lot of football in trying conditions and circumstances too, which, if you've got something about you, can make you... my only worry about both of them is the fee."

Liverpool may need to dip into the transfer market for a midfielder should Curtis Jones depart amid interest from Inter Milan.

Alexis Mac Allister has also been put forward in some quarters as someone who could make an exit for the right fee. No contract talks have been held with the Argentine, though his deal runs until 2028.

Liverpool has made one signing already this summer in Victor Munoz. It is also hoping to bring in World Cup star Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, though the Bundesliga side wants to tie the 19-year-old winger down to a new contract.

With Conor Bradley having missed several months with an injury, Liverpool might also have to find a new right-back to bolster its depth in that department.

Young center-back Jeremy Jacquet will come in from Rennes for a fee of $83 million (£60 million) including add-ons. The deal for the Frenchman was agreed a few months ago ahead of this summer.

Tottenham has confirmed the signing of Andy Robertson, with the former Liverpool left-back set to complete his move to north London following his involvement at the World Cup

Andy Robertson has spoken for the first time after his transfer to Tottenham was confirmed, having brought his long association with Liverpool to an end this summer.

Robertson’s departure from Anfield was confirmed earlier this year, with the left-back bringing the curtain down on his nine-year spell with the Reds after playing his final game against Brentford last month.

The Scotland international will now join Tottenham, with the north London club confirming his signing on Friday. It comes after Robertson came close to joining Spurs back in January, with the move having not gone through amid Liverpool’s injury problems in defense.

Robertson will complete his move when his contract at Anfield expires on July 1, and following his involvement at this summer’s World Cup.

Speaking in his first video message to Tottenham fans, Robertson said: “Hi Tottenham fans, it’s me Andy Robertson here. As you can see, I’m not in Glasgow, I’m in America just now preparing for the World Cup.

“But I just wanted to send you a quick message to say I cannot wait to play for you guys, I cannot wait to meet you guys, I cannot wait to play in the stadium for the first time in front of you, and I’m already looking forward to next season. All the best, and I’ll see you soon.”

Robertson leaves Liverpool this summer having played 378 games for the club, winning every available major honor along the way, including two Premier League titles and a Champions League.

Speaking about the signing, Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi said: "Andy is someone I've admired for a number of years and he will bring outstanding technical qualities, experience, leadership and mentality to our team.

"He is a proven winner at the highest level over a long period and is someone who can be a big player for us, both on and off the pitch.

"I can't wait to start working with him and seeing the positive impact he will have on everyone around him."

Liverpool.com says: Best of luck to Robertson at Spurs. It will be strange seeing him playing against Liverpool next season, but he will be guaranteed a great reception when he returns to Anfield.

Tottenham will be getting the model professional in the Scot, something which it seems like it needs given the last couple of years. Under De Zerbi, you’d certainly expect a far better showing from it next season.

Tottenham is closing in on a double transfer swoop this summer, with Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who has been linked with Liverpool, said to be advancing toward a deal at Spurs

Tottenham is believed to be the frontrunner to sign Marcos Senesi when the Bournemouth defender's contract expires, with negotiations now at an advanced stage.

Senesi, who has been linked with Liverpool in recent weeks, looks set to become the latest player to depart Bournemouth after an impressive spell on the south coast, with the 29-year-old attracting interest from Premier League clubs. It appears the Cherries, who confirmed Senesi's departure earlier this month, will face the Argentine next season, with the player opting to remain in England.

BBC Sport reports that a deal between the center-back and Tottenham is "advancing toward completion," though personal terms are yet to be fully finalized.

Senesi is reported to have turned down three contract offers from Bournemouth, which abandoned its efforts to keep the former Feyenoord defender once he entered into discussions with clubs abroad.

However, Spurs now appear to be Senesi's most probable destination as they press ahead with their efforts to strengthen their squad following their Premier League survival on the final day of the season.

The pursuit of Senesi comes amid reports that Andy Robertson is preparing to swap Liverpool for Tottenham, also set to depart on a Bosman transfer this summer.

The 32-year-old made his last appearance for Liverpool on the final day of the season and has already reached an agreement in principle to join Spurs, who had previously attempted to secure his signature during the January transfer window.

Robertson ultimately remained at Liverpool despite Tottenham and the club agreeing on a fee for the experienced left-back.

Yet the Londoners appear poised to secure their man at the second attempt, despite reported interest from Juventus.

Having narrowly avoided the drop last week, Tottenham's chief executive Vinai Venkatesham signaled that the club would be targeting seasoned professionals as it looks to climb back toward the top of the Premier League under Roberto De Zerbi.

The new manager's arrival in April proved to be the catalyst for safety.

"The squad needs work and the squad hasn't got the right balance," Venkatesham told BBC Sounds.

"We need experience and leadership, and also that kind of physical robustness to play in the most demanding league that exists.

"We need to strengthen the club over multiple transfer windows, but this transfer window, in particular, is going to be critical."

Andy Robertson's next club looks to have been decided, with the former Liverpool left-back having reportedly reached an agreement after making his final appearance for the Reds

Andy Robertson looks to be on the verge of completing a move to Tottenham this summer, despite a late attempt from another club to hijack his next move.

The left-back, of course, brought his nine-year spell at Liverpool to an end on Sunday, with Robertson and Mohamed Salah both playing their final game for the club against Brentford.

Both players will depart as free agents, with Robertson’s contract expiring this summer and Salah agreeing to have the final year of his deal waived. Although the Egyptian’s future is still uncertain, Robertson’s next move looks to have been decided.

According to Fabrizio Romano, a verbal agreement has been reached with Tottenham, and a deal is expected to be signed soon after Roberto De Zerbi’s side secured their Premier League survival on the final day.

Robertson was touted for a move to north London during the January transfer window, although Liverpool was not in a position to sell him amid a raft of injuries in defense, while the 32-year-old didn’t push for an exit.

He looks set to complete his move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, though, despite a late attempt from Juventus to turn his head.

Romano claims the Italian club, which has also been heavily linked with Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, sent a proposal to Robertson, but the defender is expected to respect a pact he reached with Tottenham.

If he does complete the move to Spurs, as expected, Robertson will be aiming to help his new side to a much-improved showing in next season’s Premier League.

Tottenham has recorded back-to-back 17th-place finishes for the last two campaigns, and only narrowly avoided relegation this season, finishing two points above West Ham.

Although his time at Liverpool is up now, Robertson insists he’s still got plenty to offer in his career.

"For me, this is the biggest chapter in the book, but the book still isn’t finished, and I still have a lot to give," Robertson told Sky Sports.

"I still want to achieve a lot of things in my career, but these last few weeks have given me the opportunity to reflect on my Liverpool career. which I probably didn’t do. As footballers, we always look forward to the next, but I have been able to look back on the happiest times in my life.

"It’s not easy to leave Liverpool, but the fact of the matter is, my time is up. My contract has ended, and that happens to everyone at some point. I look back on my nine years with zero regrets, but it is never easy leaving a club like this.

"Playing in front of the fans, in big games at Anfield, they are the things that I will miss. And knowing that is coming to an end is so difficult. But players and clubs have to move on, and I am very understanding of that.

"I believe I have so much more to give. I want to achieve more. I am trying to get as many Scotland caps as I can, but also at club level, I believe I can still win things and make an impact on whatever changing room I am in next."

Liverpool is set to enter the market to sign a new center-back during this summer's transfer window, and the Reds are being linked with a move for a Bournemouth star

Liverpool could hijack Tottenham's move for Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi if Ibrahima Konate departs on a free transfer this summer, according to reports.

Senesi is set to become one of the most in-demand free agents on the market this summer when his contract at Bournemouth expires at the end of June. The 28-year-old Argentinean is having an excellent season for Bournemouth, prompting interest from bigger clubs.

Tottenham is leading the race to sign Senesi, although Spurs' prospects of signing Senesi will obviously vanish if the club suffers relegation to the Championship. talkSPORT says that Senesi has already verbally agreed to move to Tottenham, but that Liverpool is also considering moving for the Cherries star.

It is suggested that Liverpool's move for Senesi could hinge on whether French international Konate signs a new contract at Liverpool.

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes was the technical director at Bournemouth when the South Coast club signed Senesi in 2022.

Liverpool is in the midst of a defensive overhaul, with Konate out of contract at the end of the season, and it is still unclear whether the Frenchman will agree to an extension at Anfield.

Jarell Quansah was also sold last summer, while Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk are both approaching the final 12 months of their deals.

After last month's Merseyside derby, Konate hinted that he was close to renewing his contract at Liverpool. Konate said: “There is a big chance I’m here next season. This is what I always wanted.

"I’m waiting to sort the contract but when everything is sorted you will have to ask Richard [Hughes, ­Liverpool’s sporting director] what I said to him in September, November and he’s going to say something to make everyone quiet.”

The Guardian then reported over the following couple of days that Konate had informed Liverpool last year that he wanted to stay at the club, but there has not been much to suggest that there have been any further developments in talks since then.

Liverpool signed Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet during the last two transfer windows, with the club taking steps to prepare the squad for the long term in that area of the field.

Leoni has been missing since September after sustaining a serious knee injury during his Liverpool debut, while Jacquet's season was also ended early by a shoulder injury.

Randal Kolo Muani has been linked with a surprise move to Liverpool this summer, with Reds legend Dietmar Hamann sharing his transfer verdict while taking aim at Tottenham

Dietmar Hamann has thrown his support behind "hugely talented" Randal Kolo Muani and insists he cannot be fairly assessed as a potential Liverpool acquisition at present, arguing that every player's form deteriorates at Tottenham.

With Mohamed Salah poised to leave Anfield this summer, the Paris Saint-Germain forward Kolo Muani, currently on loan at Spurs, has emerged as an unexpected candidate to succeed the Egyptian and continues to be linked with a move to Anfield.

The 27-year-old has delivered in the Champions League this season with four goals and two assists, though he has managed just one goal and one assist across 27 Premier League outings. He did shine in Tottenham's 2-1 triumph at Aston Villa on Sunday, however.

Roberto De Zerbi remarked after the game about Spurs' injury problems: "Xavi Simons and Solanke, both are top players for us, but Kolo Muani is different as a characteristic, but not as a quality.

"You're not watching the best Kolo Muani, but Kolo Muani is a top player."

The Italian manager had also commented on Friday during his press conference: "Kolo Muani two years ago, PSG paid £70 million [for him]. He's not stupid, he's a top player."

Now, Hamann, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, has offered his assessment on whether Kolo Muani would suit Liverpool while taking a swipe at Spurs.

"Randal Kolo Muani to Liverpool would be a surprise," he told Bet King.

"I think he had a spell at Juventus as well, which didn't really work out. But I've seen him in the Bundesliga; he's a hugely talented player.

"I don't think we should take Spurs as a benchmark because in recent years, every player who went there got worse, their form deteriorated.

"So, we shouldn't take this at face value. I think he's certainly a player who's capable of doing it.

"I think he showed glimpses at Spurs of what he's capable of, and I think he's a player who could do well at Anfield."

Kolo Muani has scored 23 goals during the 2022-23 season for Eintracht Frankfurt, helping the team reach the German Cup final, where it lost to RB Leipzig.

He's previously won two Ligue 1 titles, two French Cups and the French Super Cup. The striker was part of the France squad that lost the 2022 World Cup final to Argentina.