Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse
Manchester City's attempt to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is nearing collapse due to Liverpool's inability to secure a suitable replacement. While Liverpool recently signed Bradley Barcola, they remain active in the transfer market to bolster their attacking options before the deadline.
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High-stakes football transfers significantly impact team performance and financial valuations within the Premier League.
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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