Tottenham are now said to be looking to do some big attacking transfer business as they look to continue their summer splurge.
Spurs have been very busy this summer, racking up a record spend of more than £235million, and they are not done there.
Sanro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke have come in on huge-money deals, but with the defence and midfield addressed, attention is now turning to the attack.
Spurs want an attacker, and maybe even two, with Roberto De Zerbi promising another 'bomba' or two in his recent address from Australia. A winger is likely to be Tottenham's priority, and they could do with a winger who can also play up top. The latest transfer claim involves a Liverpool star, and there could be more than one attacker signed.
Tottenham eyeing big Liverpool deal
Reporter Paul O'Keefe has claimed Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo now leads Tottenham's wishlist. He posted on X: "Cody Gakpo now a leading contender as Tottenham look to add to their attacking options." O'Keefe then clarified: "As far as I understand it's in addition to Savinho."
Signing both attackers would be a huge statement from Tottenham, with Savinho likely to cost more than £60million, while Gakpo, who earns around £250,000-per-week, will be a similar price, perhaps even up to £70million.
That could mean another £120-130million investment from Tottenham, and it would take their total investments to more than £350million, but there is going to be money coming into the club. Luka Vuskovic brought in £46million, while Cristian Romero, Guglielmo Vicario and Licas Bergvall could all depart this summer. Between all four, Spurs are likely to bring in north of £175million, so their spending will be balanced, at least somewhat.
That could make an attacking double deal possible, but getting Savinho and Gakpo over the line could be a tricky prospect.
De Zerbi will love Gakpo's approach
What De Zerbi will like about Gakpo is that the Dutchman is the type of player who grabs the game by the scruff rather than shrinking in big moments. It's something Jurgen Klopp noted when he said: "He doesn't want to jump on a running train, he wants to push the train. I like that a lot."