Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to continue splashing the cash to strengthen Roberto De Zerbi's squad and are ready to spend big on their top target.
It's been a busy summer transfer window for Spurs' recruitment staff, who have forked out £237 million on six new signings. Sandro Tonali arrived from Newcastle United for £100 million while Mateus Fernandes joined from West Ham United for £85 million.
De Zerbi wants a new attacker following last season's struggles, which nearly resulted in relegation. A new winger is on the agenda and the transfer chiefs are willing to get the chequebook out again.
Tottenham Ready To Go Big For Gakpo
Tottenham have set their sights on Liverpool's Cody Gakpo and are keen on bringing the Dutch attacker to North London. A report from Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof of Voetbal International claims that the club have set aside a "substantial budget" to seal his signature.
Liverpool are prepared to sell but want "well over" €70 million (£60 million) for the 27-year-old who has four years left on his contract. Andoni Iraola's Reds aren't pushing the player towards the exit door, but it's been left up to him whether he wants to leave.
Gakpo, who reportedly earns £250,000 per week, has been in the Premier League since January 2023 when he joined the Merseyside outfit from PSV Eindhoven for around £37 million. He hasn't always been a starter, but has been effective in front of goal and managed nine goals and six assists in 52 games last season.
Why Gakpo Should Be Keen On Spurs Move
Mohamed Salah sang Gakpo's praises a season ago, explaining why he feels he had been misunderstood by the Kop. The Egyptian, who left Liverpool earlier this summer, called him a 'very clever' attacker.
This verdict sums up Gakpo's spell at Anfield as he hasn't quite won over fans and had many of them questioning his continued run in Arne Slot's starting lineup last season. With the Reds chasing Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola, his chances of regular game time are doubtful heading into the new campaign.
A move to Spurs could be a perfect opportunity for the Dutchman to get back to his best and he's certainly a player whom De Zerbi will like. His intelligence allows him to operate on the wing or as a centre forward, and this could help the Lilywhites if they opt not to sign a new striker after top target Junior Kroupi's injury.