Tottenham Hotspur have signalled a keen interest in acquiring Cody Gakpo from Liverpool during the upcoming summer transfer window. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that the club is looking to add at least one wide‑forward to complement the substantial upgrades already made to the midfield and defensive lines.
Liverpool, however, will not entertain a sale unless they have secured a suitable replacement. The Dutch international still has four years remaining on his contract, meaning any offer would need to be substantial. Moreover, the Reds are expected to launch a formal bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, a 23‑year‑old French talent valued at around £145 million, which could further complicate any negotiations involving Gakpo.
Gakpo is one of the most seasoned attackers in the Andoni Iraola‑managed Liverpool squad. He is also capable of covering the striker’s role, a position that has become increasingly important while Hugo Ekitike continues his rehabilitation from an Achilles injury.
Should Gakpo depart and Barcola arrive, Liverpool would be left with teenager Rio Ngumoha and recent signing Victor Munoz as the primary options on the flanks. In addition to Gakpo, Tottenham have also been linked with Manchester City winger Savinho. City are aware that the Brazilian is keen to move to London, but they have not received a concrete bid yet. Savinho signed a fresh deal with City last summer, which means any potential transfer would likely command a hefty fee, and the English club would want assurance of a replacement before allowing him to leave.
De Zerbi has described the prospective acquisition as another "bomba" for the Spurs. The club has already spent a club‑record £100 million on Sandro Tonali and another £85 million on Mateus Fernandes, totalling £237 million in summer spend so far.
"The transfer market isn’t finished, but we have already completed about 60 percent of our project," De Zerbi told football.london. "Now we have another bomba!" When pressed about the status of the deal, he replied, "I hope, but it’s not finished for sure." The manager also hinted that Tottenham could still add two or three more signings before the window closes. "I think two, maybe three," he said, adding that the club is targeting top‑quality players who will arrive in the next few days. He clarified the meaning of "bomba" in Italian versus English, noting that for him, players like Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Senesi and Robertson are all "bomba" – essentially, top‑class signings.
Beyond the forward positions, Tottenham’s captain Cristian Romero remains on the radar of Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. After being appointed captain just a year ago and signing a new contract, there is speculation that Romero may seek a move away this summer.
De Zerbi has confirmed that he has spoken with the Argentine defender and will discuss his future after the post‑World Cup break. In a recent interview with Football London, the Spurs boss said he would not block Romero’s departure if the player wishes to leave.
Inter Milan have already bolstered their back line by signing John Stones, and a potential deal for Romero has been described as financially intricate. Should Benjamin Pavard exit Inter, it could free up the necessary budget for Tottenham’s demands and create a vacancy in the Italian side’s defensive roster.
Overall, Tottenham’s transfer strategy this summer appears to be driven by a desire to reinforce the attacking flanks while also planning for possible departures in defence. The club’s aggressive spending on Tonali and Fernandes demonstrates a willingness to invest heavily, and the pursuit of high‑profile targets such as Gakpo, Barcola, Savinho and possibly Romero suggests a comprehensive overhaul aimed at competing at the highest level in both domestic and European competitions.
If the Spurs can secure one or more of these targets, they will have added a blend of experience, versatility and youthful potential to a squad that is already showing signs of significant progress under De Zerbi’s leadership.