Liverpool Firmly Tells Tottenham They Will Not Sell Cody Gakpo

English club Liverpool has announced its firm stance regarding forward Cody Gakpo, stating that they have no intention of selling the Dutch player despite strong interest from Tottenham. According to talkSPORT, although the London club is ready to spend big to strengthen its squad in the summer transfer window, the Merseyside club has decided to keep their star player. This was reported by Goal.com reported by.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi continues to actively revamp his team during the summer transfer window. The Italian specialist chose the 27-year-old Gakpo as one of his primary targets to further strengthen the attacking line. It was assumed that the Londoners were preparing a serious transfer fee bid, while Liverpool was expected to demand around 70 million pounds sterling for the player.

Sporting project takes precedence over financial profit for Liverpool

However, despite the fact that such an offer could bring a huge profit for a player previously bought from PSV Eindhoven, the sporting project at Anfield currently comes first. Cody Gakpo's current contract with Liverpool runs until 2030, which gives the club an advantage in negotiations and allows them not to let go of the experienced forward.

For Tottenham, this summer transfer window is proving extremely active. De Zerbi's team has broken transfer records twice, first signing Matheus Fernandes from West Ham for 85 million pounds, and then adding Sandro Tonali for 100 million pounds sterling. Nevertheless, Liverpool has other serious reasons not to let their player go.

Squad injuries and head coach Andoni Iraola's plans

The Merseysiders are going through a severe injury crisis under head coach Andoni Iraola. In particular, the team's main striker Hugo Ekitike has been sidelined until early 2026 due to a severe Achilles tendon injury. This situation leaves Iraola in a difficult position, making Gakpo's ability to play both centrally and on the wings invaluable for the club.

Although it is reported that Liverpool is working on the transfer of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, other wingers do not have a sufficiently high level of experience. Aside from experienced names, the squad also includes 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha and new signing Víctor Muñoz. Having won the Premier League title with the club in 2025, Gakpo provides the stability that Iraola does not want to lose.

According to GOAL.com, last season the Dutch player appeared in 52 matches across all competitions, contributing 9 goals and 6 assists in the absence of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. These exact factors and the team's challenging upcoming season are forcing the Liverpool board to stand firm in their decision.