Report: Liverpool star still has two Premier League suitors

Cody Gakpo Transfer Latest as Tottenham and Manchester City Monitor Liverpool Forward

The latest transfer discussion from Fabrizio Romano placed Cody Gakpo firmly among the key late-window stories, with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City both mentioned in connection with the Liverpool forward.

With the market entering what Romano described as "24 crucial hours", the focus around Gakpo is now on Liverpool's position and whether any movement on incoming wide players changes the picture before the window closes.

Romano set the wider context by saying, "The market is moving things are happening and so it's going to be absolutely busy in the next days." He also stressed the timing, adding, "And also important to mention in seven days the window is closed and so it's going to be very important to see what happens in this hours."

Gakpo agreement with Tottenham already in place

The clearest update in the discussion concerned Tottenham's work on the player side. Romano said, "Talking about Gakpo guys. I maintain my information. He has an agreement on personal terms with Tottenham since July."

He then reinforced that stance by adding, "So Tottenham have an agreement with Gakpo and Tottenham are ready to give Gakpo what he wants."

That is the central detail in this story. According to Romano's information, Tottenham's groundwork with Gakpo has already been done for some time. The personal terms side is not being presented as an issue, and the London club are described as prepared to meet the player's expectations.

At this stage, that leaves the club-to-club element and, crucially, Liverpool's own decision-making as the key part of the situation.

Manchester City also in contact over Cody Gakpo

Romano also revealed that Manchester City have entered the conversation, though with a more tentative position at present.

That distinction matters. Tottenham are being described as having an agreement on personal terms, while City are framed as having held talks with the player's representatives without reaching any agreement.

Romano summarised it directly: "So let's maintain Tottenham there and then Manchester City also meeting with the agents."

In other words, Tottenham remain the more advanced suitor on the information provided, while Manchester City are in the background with contact made and the situation still open.

Liverpool stance depends on two winger arrivals

That is the condition around any potential departure. Romano then spelled it out even more clearly, saying, "If if Liverpool can get two wingers, Gakpo can go to Tottenham or to Man City."

He returned to the same point once more, underlining the threshold Liverpool would need to meet before authorising a sale: "And then it's important to mention that for Liverpool it's two wingers or no chance to give the green light."

From the discussion, there is no suggestion that Liverpool have already approved an exit. The message is that the situation is contingent. Gakpo's future, as Romano explained it, hinges on Liverpool securing two wingers. Without that, the green light does not arrive.

This leaves the story finely balanced in the final stretch of the window. Tottenham have an agreement with the player. Manchester City have spoken to his agents. Liverpool, however, remain the gatekeepers, and their stance is tied to recruitment.

Late-window picture becoming increasingly urgent

As Romano put it, "So many things are happening guys." In Gakpo's case, the essentials are straightforward. Tottenham are advanced on personal terms. Manchester City have made contact with the player's camp. Liverpool's approval depends on signing two wingers.

For now, that means no definitive conclusion has been reached. Yet the framework around the deal is now clear from Romano's update. "Tottenham have an agreement with Gakpo. Man City at the moment not yet. Let's see if they can agree."

Until Liverpool decide whether they can complete the required winger business, Gakpo remains one of the standout stories to watch in the closing days of the window. With Romano emphasising that the market is moving quickly and that the deadline is now close, this is a situation that appears set to run deep into the final stages.