Liverpool has made a decision on the future of their "star attacker" after a top club showed interest in acquiring him.
On 20 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Football Insider reported that Liverpool, a Premier League giant, has no plans to transfer Dutch international winger Cody Gakpo to Tottenham Hotspur this summer unless they secure an additional attacking signing.
Gakpo has become a top target for Spurs, while manager Roberto De Zerbi is focused on strengthening the wing attack. Tottenham has not signed any new attackers this summer but has spent over £230 million on defenders and midfielders.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola does not want to lose Gakpo this summer, even though the club aims to sign a new left winger.
Despite frequent criticism from fans last season, Liverpool has no plans to sell Gakpo to Spurs unless there are significant changes in the coming weeks.
The pursuit of Bradley Barcola, a Paris Saint-Germain player, has also stalled, indicating that the Dutch winger is likely to remain at Merseyside.
A long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike means Gakpo is expected to rotate as a forward alongside Alexander Isak temporarily.
Liverpool holds an advantage in negotiations after the 27-year-old striker extended his contract at Anfield until 2030 last summer.
Spurs have not received much indication from Liverpool that they are willing to sell him. Tottenham hopes this might change if Liverpool strengthen their attacking options, but currently, Liverpool needs Gakpo for this season.
Unless Liverpool brings in new players, Andoni Iraola does not want to reduce squad numbers by selling anyone like Gakpo. Therefore, Spurs face significant challenges if they want to secure Gakpo before the transfer window closes.