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Report: Liverpool star informs club he wants transfer exit amid PL interest

13 June 2026 at 15:03

Cody Gakpo has reportedly informed Liverpool that he wants to leave the club in this summer’s transfer window.

The Netherlands international has had an up-and-down career at Anfield, and it could be that all parties will decide it’s for the best to part ways this summer.

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We’ve reported on Tottenham being interested in signing Gakpo, and similar claims are being made elsewhere.

However, while we’ve been informed that Gakpo is not currently understood to be pushing to leave Liverpool, a report from Soccer News states that he has in fact told the club that he wants out.

Ultimately, there are multiple different sources who will give journalists information on these stories, and those reporters then have to judge for themselves which ones are the most trustworthy.

Either way, the direction of travel here could be that Gakpo is likely to leave LFC this summer, with Soccer News also mentioning that the 27-year-old has interest from other Premier League clubs.

Can Cody Gakpo revive his career after Liverpool struggles?

Gakpo looked like an exciting prospect during his time at former club PSV, but it’s fair to say that he hasn’t quite lived up to expectations at Liverpool.

It could be, however, that Gakpo could still have a fine career elsewhere in the Premier League, with Tottenham perhaps a better platform for him.

Sources: Tottenham prepare Cody Gakpo transfer offer to Liverpool, two other clubs lurking

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By:Mark Brus

12 June 2026 at 13:18

Tottenham are understood to be preparing a big bid for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, according to information shared by CaughtOffside sources.

Leading figures in the industry have confirmed the validity of the claims, asking to remain anonymous to protect relationships.

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Gakpo’s Liverpool future is understood to be in some doubt this summer after a dip in form, but the Netherlands international still has admirers in the Premier League and Europe.

Our understanding as of this morning is that Spurs are leading the race for Gakpo’s signature, and have internally put plans in place to offer a package worth around €70m for the 27-year-old.

Cody Gakpo eyed by Tottenham, Newcastle, and Bayern Munich

No offer has been made as of yet, but it is “in the works”, according to one well-placed source, while we’ve also been informed of Newcastle and Bayern Munich monitoring the player’s situation.

Gakpo was notably a target for Bayern last summer before they instead prioritised a move for his former Liverpool teammate Luis Diaz, but the Bundesliga giants remain keen to add depth to their attack.

Vincent Kompany’s side have also shown an interest in Marcus Rashford and Gabriel Martinelli, while they also notably missed out on Anthony Gordon, who recently made the move to Barcelona.

Gakpo has not yet made a decision on his future and it’s not anticipated that he is pushing to leave Liverpool, despite some reports that he’s unsettled now that Arne Slot has been sacked as manager.

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Discussions could take place later in the summer after Gakpo’s participation in the World Cup 2026 with the Dutch national team, but Tottenham are expected to make a formal approach soon.

Should Liverpool let Cody Gakpo leave?

Gakpo has been in some ways a pretty good squad player for LFC, but arguably not much more than that.

Although the former PSV man clearly has some talent, it could be that Liverpool would do well to cash in on him if a good enough offer arrives.