Tottenham Hotspur are working hard to secure a deal for Cody Gakpo, who showed Andoni Iraola on Sunday that he has a lot to offer Liverpool.
According to reports over the weekend, Spurs have already reached an agreement in principle on personal terms with Gakpo ahead of a potential switch to N17.
The Dutchman has allegedly made it clear to Liverpool that he wants to join De Zerbi’s side, with Tottenham and the Reds currently holding talks over a deal.
However, the 27-year-old showed the new Liverpool boss that he could have a lot to offer as part of his system if he stays at Anfield.
Tottenham target Cody Gakpo gets goal and assist in final Liverpool pre-season friendly
The Netherlands international was handed a start in the Reds’ final pre-season friendly of the summer against Como, and he showcased his quality down the left.
Gakpo scored Liverpool’s opener with an accomplished touch and finish, before setting up the second with a lovely cross across the face of goal which was met with a tap-in at the far post.
The worry for Tottenham Hotspur fans is that Iraola and Liverpool may change their mind about the forward after his latest performance.
Watch Gakpo’s goal and assist below:
Spurs keen to wrap up Gakpo deal swiftly
Voetbal International journalist Joost Blaauwhof has said that the 27-year-old is not the kind of personality to sulk and demand a transfer, describing him as a ‘model pro’.
However, he revealed that Tottenham are determined to quickly wrap up a deal for the player following his latest performance against Como.
Blaauwhof wrote on X: Cody Gakpo is certainly not the kind of player who’s going to kick up a fuss when there are transfer issues. He scored and provides an assist for Liverpool against Como. Model pro. That could well make for a nice little bonus down the line for Tottenham Hotspur, who are keen to get the Oranje forward on board quickly.”
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