A wanted man - but would Liverpool's Gakpo be a good fit at Spurs?
Summary
Tottenham Hotspur is interested in signing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, who can play both as a winger and a central striker. Despite Liverpool’s reluctance to sell him, Gakpo’s strong attacking skills and tactical flexibility make him a valuable target for Tottenham’s manager Roberto de Zerbi.Key Facts
- Tottenham wants to buy Cody Gakpo from Liverpool.
- Liverpool is hesitant to sell because they need to keep strong attackers after Mohamed Salah left.
- Gakpo can play as a left winger, central striker, or a false nine (a forward who drops deeper to connect play).
- Roberto de Zerbi, Spurs’ coach, likes how Gakpo can create space and link with teammates.
- Last season, Gakpo scored 7 Premier League goals and was very active in dangerous attacking areas.
- He ranked very high compared to other top European wingers for shots, involvement in attacks, and presence in the penalty box.
- Gakpo’s playing style fits well with Tottenham’s current tactics and could offer more goal chances than Spurs’ current forwards.
- Despite a tougher season, Gakpo scored 18 goals in all competitions in the previous year when Liverpool won the title.
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