Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on securing the services of Liverpool's Dutch forward Cody Gakpo during the upcoming transfer window. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that he wants to add at least one wide attacker to a squad that has already seen significant investment in midfield and defensive areas. Gakpo, who has four years left on his Liverpool contract, would not be a cheap acquisition and Liverpool are unlikely to let him go without first lining up a suitable replacement.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are expected to launch a formal bid for Paris Saint‑Germain's promising 23‑year‑old winger Bradley Barcola. The French club values the youngster at roughly £145 million, meaning any deal would be complex and costly. Should Liverpool succeed in swapping Gakpo for Barcola, the Merseyside side would be left with teenage prospect Rio Ngumoha and recent signing Victor Muñoz as their primary options on the flanks, alongside the recovering Hugo Ekitike, who is still undergoing rehabilitation for an Achilles injury.
De Zerbi has also been linked with Manchester City winger Savinho. The Brazilian attacker has expressed a desire to leave City, but the English champions have not yet received a concrete offer. Savinho signed a new contract with City last summer, which would likely drive up his price, and the club would want assurances of a replacement before permitting his departure.
Spurs have already spent a club‑record £100 million on Sandro Tonali and £85 million on Mateus Fernandes, bringing their summer outlay to around £237 million. De Zerbi described the potential new signing as another "bomba" – a term he uses to denote a high‑impact player – and hinted that two or three further additions could be on the cards. Speaking to football.london, De Zerbi said, "The transfer market isn’t finished yet, but we have completed about 60 percent of our project.
Now we have another bomba!" He clarified that the word "bomba" in Italian simply means a top‑quality player, citing Tonali, Fernandes, Senesi and Robertson as examples. He added that any forthcoming deals would be finalized in the next few days and that the club is not under pressure to rush the process. Beyond the forward line, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero remains a target for both Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. After being appointed Spurs captain just a year ago and signing a new contract, there is speculation that Romero could be on the move this summer.
De Zerbi has communicated with the Argentine defender and indicated that he will discuss his future once the post‑World Cup break ends. The Spurs manager has publicly stated that he does not wish to block a potential departure if Romero decides to leave.
Inter Milan have already bolstered their defensive ranks by signing John Stones, and the prospect of adding Romero has been described as financially intricate. A possible exit for Benjamin Pavard from Inter could free up both funds and a squad place, potentially satisfying Tottenham's demands for a centre‑back. In summary, Tottenham are actively reshaping their squad.
They are pursuing Cody Gakpo to add depth and versatility on the wing, while also monitoring Savinho as a possible high‑profile acquisition. The club has already invested heavily in midfield and defence, and De Zerbi suggests that more signings are imminent. At the same time, the future of captain Cristian Romero is uncertain, with interest from top European clubs. All of these moves indicate a clear ambition from Spurs to compete at the highest level in the Premier League and European competitions.