Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse
Summary
Manchester City’s plan to buy Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo for £80 million is nearly falling apart. Liverpool wants to keep Gakpo unless they can sign a new winger before the transfer deadline.Key Facts
- Manchester City started talks to buy Cody Gakpo from Liverpool.
- Liverpool agreed to sell Gakpo only if they found a replacement player first.
- Liverpool recently signed Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for up to £123 million.
- Liverpool also tried to sign Yankuba Minteh and Ismaila Sarr but had trouble agreeing on prices.
- Without a replacement, Liverpool plans to keep 27-year-old Gakpo.
- Manchester City may now try to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye instead.
- Ndiaye was expected to join Tottenham, but Manchester City’s interest might change that.
- The transfer deadline for deals is Tuesday.
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