Tottenham Secures Gakpo: Liverpool Star Agrees Terms in Major Transfer Move

Tottenham Hotspur are actively engaged in a significant summer overhaul, reportedly reaching an agreement in principle with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. The 27-year-old Netherlands international is a primary target for Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi, with Tottenham having formally registered interest to initiate the transfer process. Concurrently, Tottenham has submitted an £85 million bid to Manchester City for 22-year-old Brazilian winger Savinho, who has already agreed to personal terms with the London club and reportedly missed training due to illness.

Liverpool's potential sale of Gakpo, for whom they are demanding a fee in excess of £60 million, is contingent on securing a suitable replacement. The Reds are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola but are unwilling to meet the French club’s hefty €150 million (£128m) valuation. Gakpo, despite recording his lowest scoring return of nine goals in his last season at Liverpool, showcased his talent with three goals in four appearances for the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and remains under contract at Anfield until 2030.

Arsenal is also making headlines with their ambitious transfer activities, reportedly holding talks with Galatasaray regarding striker Victor Osimhen. These discussions occurred amidst talks for separate deals involving Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri potentially moving to the Turkish Super Lig club. While the clarity on Osimhen's ultimate move remains, Arsenal has a longstanding interest in the Nigeria international, and Galatasaray recently rejected a substantial €130 million offer from Al Hilal for the striker. Furthermore, Arsenal has added Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah to their defender shortlist and is keeping close contact with Atlético Madrid and Julián Álvarez's representatives. They have also agreed to sign Liverpool academy star Vincent Joseph, with settlement talks for the 16-year-old striker underway.

Barcelona could see significant changes this summer, with defender Jules Koundé's potential departure not ruled out should a suitable offer emerge in the coming weeks. The 27-year-old France international made 47 appearances last season and has attracted interest from clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool. Barcelona is also preparing a renewed offer for Manchester City's Spain international Rodri, whom City values at over €70 million. In an outgoing transfer, forward Ferran Torres is set to join European champions Paris Saint-Germain for approximately €50 million, with a medical and official signing expected soon. Young right-back Hector Fort is also reportedly free to leave, drawing interest from Liverpool, Everton, and Fulham.

Chelsea is looking to bolster its midfield, identifying Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and AFC Bournemouth's Alex Scott as two potential targets. Contact has been made for both players, considered replacements for Enzo Fernández, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City with a Friday deadline given for any possible exit. Meanwhile, AC Milan's new head coach Ruben Amorim plans a major squad overhaul, looking to offload up to eight stars including Fikayo Tomori, Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Gimenez, Pervis Estupiñán, and Youssouf Fofana, following confirmed signings like Gonçalo Ramos and Mario Gila. AC Milan also targets Ethan Nwaneri, who is a target, and is working on a loan move for Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, after Juventus stopped pursuing Zion Suzuki who has completed a move to PSG.

Beyond the major clubs, other significant transfer rumors are circulating across Europe. Leeds United has agreed personal terms with Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi for a contract until 2029 and is preparing an opening offer. Bayer Leverkusen has rejected a €20 million offer from Premier League side Ipswich Town for midfielder Exequiel Palacios, deeming the valuation too low despite the player's keenness to move to England. Marseille has made an initial offer to sign Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson, which is expected to be rejected, though further efforts are anticipated from the Ligue Un side. Leeds United is also in talks with Marseille over a potential exit for goalkeeper Lucas Perri, with Brazilian winger Igor Paixao discussed as an option who could move in the other direction.