Roberto De Zerbi wants to sign Kodi Gakpo as Spurs continue their rebuild.
The Tottenham manager has prioritized a dynamic forward to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the new Premier League campaign as he aims to establish a completely new identity in north London.
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Nicolo Sylla: Spurs ready to sign Kodi Gakpo from Liverpool
Tottenham are active behind the scenes and are ready to submit a significant financial bid to Liverpool for the 27-year-old winger, according to an exclusive update from Italy’s leading transfer journalist Nicolo Silla.
Spurs are looking to test their skills with the Merseyside team, and formal talks have already begun between the parties involved.
To persuade the player to leave Anfield, Tottenham put a very lucrative long-term offer on the table. According to Shira, the club offered Gakpo a contract until 2031.
Importantly, De Zerbi directly guaranteed that the Dutch international would be given a central and decisive role in the tactical blueprint, which has been lacking at times at club level in recent times.
Kodi Gakpo has made a great start to the 2026 World Cup
The sudden talk of the transfer came at a time when Gakpo was enjoying great success on the world stage.
Despite having a rather unimpressive season with the Reds last season, the attacker has made a strong start to the 2026 World Cup, becoming a central part of Ronald Koeman’s Dutch side.
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Gakpo had a clinical player-of-the-match performance in the Netherlands’ 5-1 thrashing of Sweden on Saturday at Houston’s NRG Stadium.
Gakpo played very freely on the left flank, setting up Brian Brobbey’s opening goal and scoring two incredible goals himself in the second half to secure a comprehensive victory.
Gakpo’s future at the club is now uncertain as Liverpool have already signed Victor Munoz and are also keen to sign another winger, with Yann Diomande a dream target.
His reputation has increased due to his excellent performances internationally with the Dutch national team, and with Spurs showing interest, a move cannot be ruled out.
