Cody Gakpo transfer news: Man City's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward close to collapse
Manchester City's attempt to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool for £80 million is nearing collapse as Liverpool struggles to find a suitable replacement. While City has secured other signings, the Gakpo deal remains stalled ahead of the transfer deadline.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Cody Gakpo has scored 51 goals in all competitions for Liverpool since joining from PSV in 2023
Senior football correspondent Published 31 August 2026 Manchester City 's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing.
City had opened talks with Liverpool over a deal for the Netherlands international, with the Reds willing to sell Gakpo provided they could sign a replacement.
Liverpool completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m on Monday but would want another attacking player if Gakpo were to leave.
The Anfield club had targeted moves for Brighton 's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace 's Ismaila Sarr, but the valuation of both players has proved problematic.
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