Man City’s bid to bring in Liverpool’s versatile forward Cody Gakpo is in serious jeopardy, folks, and the clock is absolutely ticking! The summer transfer window is set to slam shut tomorrow night at 23:00 UTC, and City is cutting it super tight to get their squad finalized.
Why City Needs Gakpo and What’s the Holdup?
Enzo Maresca’s squad desperately needs a dynamic player, someone who can play all across the front line, especially after Omar Marmoush left. Gakpo, a proven Premier League performer, totally fits that bill! He’d instantly add quality and depth, no doubt about it. But here’s the catch: Liverpool might actually decide to keep him. Yeah, you heard that right. This whole thing is far from a done deal, and it’s throwing a massive wrench into City’s summer plans.
The Inside Scoop on Liverpool’s Stance
Two big reports just dropped that are making this whole Gakpo move look shaky. Paul Joyce from The Times and Fabrizio Romano are both reporting that even though Liverpool just announced signing Bradley Barcola from PSG, they won’t let Gakpo go unless they can bring in *another* winger. Joyce says Gakpo will be asked to fight for a spot in Andoni Iraola’s lineup if they can’t make another signing. And Romano backs that up, adding that Gakpo himself would be happy to stay at Liverpool if they can’t get that other winger. Apparently, Liverpool is hoping to snag Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr before the window closes. Here’s the kicker though: Cody Gakpo has already agreed personal terms with Manchester City. Can you believe it? The player is ready, but Liverpool holds all the cards!
The Risk City Took and What Happens Next
Let’s be real: City totally ran the risk of deals falling apart by leaving their business so late in the transfer window. Maresca still needs another midfielder AND an attacker to get the squad he needs for the 2026-27 season. Time is absolutely of the essence! They are seriously cutting it tight. Right now, City is basically sitting there, waiting to see if Liverpool can seal a deal for another winger. If Liverpool can’t, then Gakpo is almost certainly staying put. There’s not much City can do about that, and they’d be forced to scramble and look elsewhere to boost their attack. This whole Gakpo saga seems to be on hold, and whether it comes together depends entirely on Liverpool’s next move. It’s a real gamble for City, leaving such an important deal to the last minute.
So, will City have to look elsewhere? Based on Liverpool’s firm stance, that’s a very realistic possibility. What a way to finish the transfer window, with so much up in the air and the clock ticking down!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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