Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on adding Liverpool's Dutch forward Cody Gakpo to their attacking ranks this coming summer. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that after a busy window in which the club strengthened its midfield and defensive lines, the next priority is to bring in at least one wide attacker to give the team more options on the flanks. Liverpool, however, will not be eager to let Gakpo walk out the door unless they have a suitable replacement already lined up. The 27‑year‑old international still has four years remaining on his contract, meaning any move would involve a substantial fee.
The Merseyside side is also expected to launch a formal bid for Paris Saint‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola, a 23‑year‑old French talent valued at around £145 million, which could further complicate their willingness to negotiate Gakpo's departure. Gakpo is one of the more seasoned forwards in the Liverpool squad under manager Andoni Iraola, capable of playing both as a striker and as a wide forward.
His versatility is particularly valuable at a time when Liverpool are dealing with the long‑term injury of Hugo Ekitike, who is still recovering from an Achilles problem. Should Gakpo leave, Liverpool would likely turn to teenage prospect Rio Ngumoha and recent signing Victor Muñoz to fill the wing positions, though both are still developing and lack Gakpo's experience. In addition to the Gakpo pursuit, Tottenham have also been linked with a possible deal for Manchester City winger Savinho.
The Brazilian attacker has expressed a desire to join Spurs, but City have not yet received a formal offer and are reluctant to part with him without a guaranteed replacement. Savinho signed a new contract with City last summer, which means any transfer would probably command a high price tag. De Zerbi has repeatedly hinted that Tottenham are preparing another "bomba" – a term he uses to describe a major signing. The club has already splashed out £237 million this transfer window, breaking their record by paying £100 million for Sandro Tonali and adding Mateus Fernandes for £85 million.
The manager told football.london that the market is not yet closed and that the club has already completed about 60 percent of its transfer project, leaving room for another marquee addition. When asked about the status of the Gakpo deal, De Zerbi said he hopes it will materialise but admitted nothing is final. He also suggested that Tottenham could still bring in two or three more players before the window shuts, emphasizing that the club is still in the process of fine‑tuning the squad. "Bomba in Italian means something different from bomba in English," he explained, adding that the recent signings – Tonali, Fernandes, and others – are already considered "bomba" for the team.
Beyond the attacking department, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero remains a target for clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. Romero, who was appointed Spurs captain just a year ago and recently signed a new contract, may be looking for a new challenge after the World Cup break. De Zerbi has said he has spoken with the Argentine defender and will discuss his future when Romero returns from his post‑tournament rest. The Spurs boss made it clear that he would not stand in the way if Romero wishes to leave, indicating a pragmatic approach to the situation.
Inter have already secured centre‑back John Stones to strengthen their defensive options, and a potential move for Romero has been described as financially complex. Should Benjamin Pavard depart Inter, it could free up the necessary funds and squad space to meet Tottenham's valuation for Romero. Overall, Tottenham's transfer strategy this summer appears to be a blend of high‑profile acquisitions and strategic squad balancing.
The club has already invested heavily in midfield and defense, and now aims to bolster its attacking firepower with either Gakpo, Savinho, or another high‑impact forward. Meanwhile, Liverpool must decide whether to cash in on Gakpo while securing a viable replacement, and Manchester City will need to weigh Savinho's desire to leave against the cost of finding a suitable successor.
All eyes will be on the upcoming weeks as clubs negotiate fees, contract terms, and medicals, shaping the final composition of squads for the 2024‑25 season.