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Manchester City have approached Liverpool star Cody Gakpo as they consider hijacking Tottenham Hotspur’s move for the Dutch winger, according to a report.

Gakpo has been heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool in recent weeks as the Reds hold talks for wingers Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh. Liverpool are not actively looking to sell Gakpo, but they would consider any major bids that come in.

Gakpo struggled at times for Liverpool last season, as did many of his team-mates, though the 27-year-old did regain confidence by netting three goals for the Netherlands at the World Cup.

Spurs have agreed a £135million double deal with Man City for Savinho and Omar Marmoush, and Roberto De Zerbi is targeting Gakpo as his third attacking signing.

As per Dutch source SoccerNews.nl, Spurs have failed with an opening £60m offer for Gakpo.

Spurs ‘have no intention of abandoning their pursuit and are preparing a new bid’, the report states.

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Previous reports have claimed Liverpool want £70m to sell the versatile forward.

But Spurs’ chase could now be complicated by the fact City have surprisingly entered the frame.

Enzo Maresca’s side are ‘keeping a close eye’ on Gakpo’s situation and have ‘made their interest known to the player’ by approaching him over a shock transfer.

City are now weighing up whether to make formal contact with Liverpool to begin transfer talks.

Landing Gakpo would help City to replace Savinho. However, there is one important reason why Gakpo is likely to join Spurs instead.

Man City, Tottenham both keen on Cody Gakpo

The report explains how City want to sign Gakpo to improve their ‘squad depth’, whereas Spurs ‘intend to give him a key role’.

Gakpo wants to continue starting Premier League matches regularly if he leaves Liverpool, so Spurs’ offer will be particularly attractive to him.

The lure of playing under Pep Guardiola helped City to sign plenty of big names across recent years, but they do not quite have the same transfer pull now that Maresca is in charge.

It is currently unclear whether Maresca will be able to re-create part of the Guardiola magic at the Etihad, or if he will struggle to fill the legend’s shoes.

Due to these factors, Spurs can likely still be considered frontrunners for Gakpo, despite City reportedly entering the mix.

Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood insists that the “buck stops” with Roberto De Zerbi, after he accused his players of lacking “desire and passion” in their shambolic opening day loss at Brentford.

A hugely positive summer of transfer activity, followed by an unbeaten preseason, led to so much optimism in the white half of north London that the days of back-to-back 17th-placed Premier League finishes were a thing of the past.

Those memories all came flooding back on Saturday, however, as Tottenham produced a shocking display against their London rivals – devoid of any fight or quality on the ball.

The fact that Manchester City pair Savinho and Omar Marmoush are on the brink of igniting a frontline that looked devoid of any creativity or finishing power at the weekend does at least offer some hope.

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However, Sherwood, who managed Spurs during the 2013/2014 season, pointed out some glaring issues for De Zerbi from the non-contest at the Gtech Community Stadium.

He told Sky Sports: “It’s difficult to give the criticism to the hierarchy and the club because they have brought the players in for him [De Zerbi] and they have done the business very early so they could avoid this happening on the first day of the season.

“He has had plenty of time to work with them, and the players he wanted out, they have done that and have sold them cheaply. So the buck stops with the manager — and the players, by the way.

“I saw nothing. And to come out after the game and say: ‘We were outfought.’ Wow, outfought? At any level, you cannot be outfought. I thought that is what he was all about.

“I like him as a manager, he did wonderfully for Tottenham at the back end of last season and he has absolutely bullied the club to make these signings, and pay over the top for a load of them.

“The non-negotiables are running hard, fighting, winning second balls, winning your headers, and they didn’t do any of that [against Brentford].

“Forget about the structure, forget about the pretty patterns which De Zerbi is meant to bring to this club. He is known for passion, his desire, and his team should mirror that and they showed nothing of the sort, it was really poor.”

De Zerbi calls out struggling trio

De Zerbi, meanwhile, picked out Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali as three players who are ‘not in the best physical condition’ for the game against Brentford.

In a post-game interview with Match of the Day, De Zerbi said: “Bad game. We lost and suffered the difference in the duels. It was the key of this game. We didn’t fight in the right way. Maybe credit to them because it’s the best quality Brentford have.

“Our physical condition was not at the right level for all players because many came later after the World Cup and there were many new players in the squad and first XI. But we have to analyse this game better because we can’t play this way in this type of game.

“I am surprised by the result and performance. I knew we were not in the right condition. We can’t find an excuse. I am sorry for the result and performance. We are starting a new project and we couldn’t find the principal.

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“Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali are not in the best physical condition. We knew that before the game. We have to improve on that and many other things, like organisation and pressing.

“We can improve quickly but first, we have to understand this game better. I know their physical condition and new players but we have to put something more. We had to fight more. Players know I have a lot of confidence in them and we hope to improve quickly.”

Tottenham are preparing to submit a ‘new official offer’ to sign Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo but they have a Premier League back-up plan, according to reports.

Spurs have already secured the signings of Andy Robertson, Martin Dubravka and Marcos Senesi on free transfers, while Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes all arrived in deals totalling £237m.

And widespread reports have revealed that Tottenham are now closing in on two more signings with Manchester City duo Savinho and Omar Marmoush set to join.

Tottenham were terrible in their first match of the Premier League season with four of their new signings starting for Roberto De Zerbi’s side in their 3-0 loss to Brentford.

Spurs are desperate for new attacking signings and now Italian journalist Nicolo Schira insists that Tottenham are ready to bid again for Liverpool winger Gakpo, while Chelsea’s Mykhaylo Mudryk is a back-up option.

Schira posted on X: ‘Excl. – #Tottenham are set to submit a new official bid to #Liverpool to try to close Cody #Gakpo’s signing. Agreement in principle between the dutch winger and #THFC for a contract until 2031. #Spurs’ Plan B is Mykhaylo #Mudryk (Chelsea). #transfers #LFC #CFC.’

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Gakpo scored for Liverpool as they drew 2-2 against Newcastle United over the weekend but Fabrizio Romano insisted at the end of last week that a deal is very much on.

Giving an update on the current situation surrounding Gakpo, Romano said on his YouTube channel: “And then let me finish by telling you, don’t forget Cody Gakpo. Don’t forget Cody Gakpo, because Savinho is going to Tottenham today in London for medical tests and contract signing,.

“Omar Marmoush is expected to go to Tottenham as a centre striker, and he’s a target that is going to probably happen in the next days, as I told you.

“But I told you always, right winger, left winger, centre striker. This was what I told you about Tottenham.

“And for the left winger, the name remains Cody Gakpo.

“Tottenham are working on it. Tottenham are working on the player side. Player terms are not an issue.

“And then Tottenham remain absolutely on it, on the club side with Liverpool.

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“So Gakpo, Liverpool could be over in the next days if the total fee can be agreed. Watch out for that one until the end.”

Liverpool ‘need to resist’ Gakpo sale to Tottenham

The Athletic‘s James Pearce insists that Liverpool “need to resist any temptation to cash in on” the Netherlands international after his performance at St James’ Park.

Pearce wrote: ‘Even if [Liverpool] get Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola on board, they need to resist any temptation to cash in on Cody Gakpo, who has been pursued by Tottenham Hotspur.

‘Gakpo, who scored their first equaliser at St James’ Park with a clinical 20-yarder, provides the added value of being able to operate through the middle as well as off the left, so the Dutchman can deputise for Isak when required.’

The Liverpool Echo‘s Ian Doyle agreed, he wrote: ‘Cody Gakpo was easily Liverpool’s most potent attacker here and looks anything but a player who would welcome a move away. Gakpo surely cannot be sold.’

Football’s environmental league table is considerably harder to settle than the one decided by points. Clubs disclose different information, training-ground projects are routinely folded into stadium figures and buying renewable electricity is not the same as producing it. This ranking rewards completed work, transparent reporting and grounds that make it easier for supporters to leave the car at home.

Spurs finally have a table they can top. Their stadium buys certified renewable electricity, keeps waste out of landfill, uses reusable beer cups and has replaced plastic water bottles with cartons. Work on a 3,770-panel solar installation was due to begin in September 2026.

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Everton’s new home was designed with solar panels, rainwater harvesting and efficient heating, cooling and lighting systems. Around 99 per cent of construction waste was reportedly diverted from landfill. A full season of operational figures is still required, but the early evidence is strong.

The Emirates became the Premier League’s first ground to buy 100 per cent renewable electricity in 2017. Battery storage helps manage demand, food waste goes to anaerobic digestion and waterless urinals and timed taps reduce consumption. Arsenal also have independently validated emissions-reduction targets.

City’s reporting is among the league’s most detailed, although their large solar installation belongs to the neighbouring City Football Academy rather than the stadium. The Etihad buys renewable electricity, sends no waste to landfill and offers plant-based food throughout the ground. City’s matchday bus network carries an average of 1,580 supporters per game.

Anfield has helped Liverpool increase matchday plastic-bottle recycling from roughly 20 to 90 per cent. The club obtain 96 per cent of their energy from renewable or low-carbon sources and hold ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management.

The Amex’s location beside the South Downs makes transport Brighton’s biggest challenge. Their answer is to include eligible rail and bus journeys within a designated zone in the ticket price. Electric cylinder mowers and water-recycling wash bays have also reduced the ground staff’s reliance on fuel and mains water.

Chelsea buy renewable energy for their facilities, reuse water and divert operational waste from landfill. Stamford Bridge has no on-site renewable generation, something the club readily acknowledge, but its location near extensive Underground, Overground, rail and bus services gives supporters ample alternatives to driving.

The Gtech benefits from opening as recently as 2020 and sitting beside Kew Bridge station, with Gunnersbury also within walking distance. Brentford buy renewable electricity across their sites. Their two-season home-shirt cycle does not make the stadium cleaner, but at least somebody has questioned football’s annual polyester churn.

Did you know, 100,000 tonnes of sportswear ends up in landfill every year in the UK alone?

Bournemouth’s electricity is reported as renewable, while the Vitality has motion-sensitive lighting, push taps, reusable pint cups and an increasing number of electric mowers. Food waste is sent for composting or energy recovery. Poor rail access remains a sizeable black mark.

United have operated a certified environmental management system for years and divert most Old Trafford waste from landfill. Tram connections are excellent; an ageing and inefficient stadium is rather less helpful.

Villa Park’s electricity is supplied through REGO-backed renewable contracts, although gas has continued to form part of its energy mix. LED lighting, waste separation and water-saving systems add substance. Earlier carbon-neutral claims relied partly on offsets rather than eliminating the underlying emissions.

St James’ Park’s greatest environmental asset is its location. The ground sits in the city centre, close to Metro, bus and mainline rail services. Boiler optimisation has also delivered independently measured gas and carbon savings. Newcastle’s limited public reporting keeps them out of the top half.

Fulham procure renewable energy, use electric mowers at Craven Cottage and employ a building-management system to control consumption. Electric-vehicle chargers have also been installed. The ground is reasonably well served by public transport, although the nearest stations require supporters to finish the journey on foot.

The Metro stops outside and Sunderland are targeting net zero by 2040. Their proposed 40MW solar farm would sit beside the Academy of Light, not the stadium, while a solar canopy above the ground’s car park has also been explored. Neither earn points until they exists.

Palace have three railway stations within walking distance of Selhurst Park. Remote meters help locate water leaks, while cellar technology in the Main Stand and Red and Blue bars saves an estimated 8,250 litres annually. Useful work, although broader stadium emissions and waste data remain limited.

Forest’s solar-powered fan zone was designed to generate and store around 12,000kWh a year, more than the facility requires, and save roughly 2.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide. It is a smart addition rather than a transformation of the whole stadium. LED floodlights provide another modest gain.

The arena has reported recycling more than 95 per cent of its waste over a measured three-month period and is working with E.ON on a venue-wide decarbonisation plan. Solar panels and the replacement of gas heating remain possible future projects. Coventry City’s limited control as tenants complicates the assessment.

Elland Road has recycling and energy-efficiency measures, but Leeds publish little current, stadium-specific performance data. The ground’s distance from the main railway station contributes to heavy car use on matchdays. Redevelopment could improve matters, but drawings and planning documents are not environmental achievements.

Portman Road’s town-centre location is its strongest card, with Ipswich station within walking distance. The club’s sustainability policy promises energy-saving systems, waste reduction and more support for public transport and cycling. Public evidence showing what has already been delivered at the stadium remains thin.

The MKM has segregated waste streams, smart-flush urinals, cycle parking and an electric-car charging point. Its most recent detailed public assessment disclosed no clean-energy programme or biodiversity plan. There are useful measures here, just not enough of them to avoid finishing bottom.

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Omar Marmoush from Manchester City, with insider Fabrizio Romano revealing the conditions of the transfer.

It’s been an action packed few days for Spurs. The £230million spend this summer was provisionally increased in recent days when it was revealed they’d agreed to sign Savinho from City.

Then, on Saturday, they showed the necessity of new attackers as they were beaten 3-0 by Brentford, having only four shots on target.

Tottenham have moved quickly to add more firepower to their attack, with a deal for City’s Marmoush now confirmed.

It was suggested in recent days that negotiations were advancing not only for Savinho, but for his City team-mate, too.

Insider Romano now states a verbal agreement is in place for Tottenham to sign City forward Marmoush.

The verbal agreement is for an initial loan, with a buy clause at £50million becoming mandatory under certain conditions.

Marmoush has already said yes to Spurs, and on Monday, he’s set to travel to north London to complete his medical before he can officially sign for the club.

Savinho deal already done at Tottenham

Confirmation of an agreement for Tottenham to sign Savinho was revealed days ago, with David Ornstein one of the insiders relaying that information.

He said: ‘Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Manchester City winger Savinho in a deal that could be worth up to £85million.

‘Spurs are set to pay £75m up front, plus £10m in potential bonuses for the Brazilian – £5m of which are highly achievable.’

There was an expectation, though, that it would cost £150million for both Savinho and Marmoush to come through the door at Tottenham.

That fee added to the £230million that has already been spent by the north London club would’ve sent their spending to £380million.

But with Marmoush actually only joining for £50million – provided the conditions of the deal are met during the season – then it’ll actually cost just £135million for the two City men.

That means Spurs will have paid £365million in the summer, though of course they won’t be paying for the Egyptian immediately, which will be ideal for staying in line with financial regulations after a large spend.

They have also got a good deal on Marmoush for another reason – they are paying less for the striker than City did a year and a half ago when they brought him in from the Bundesliga.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi admitted he was ‘surprised’ by their 3-0 defeat at Brentford, while also naming Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali as three players who are ‘not in the best physical condition’.

Tottenham have backed De Zerbi with £237million of spending this summer, and they have also agreed an £85m deal for Savinho amid talks for fellow attackers Omar Marmoush and Cody Gakpo. But it was same old Spurs against Brentford as they were brushed aside at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Keane Lewis-Potter opened the scoring for Brentford early on and was joined by Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode on the scoresheet on a memorable day for the Bees.

It could have been worse for Spurs too, as Igor Thiago headed onto the crossbar while also missing a penalty.

New Brentford signing Mamadou Sangare completely outshone his midfield counterpart Tonali, leaving De Zerbi scratching his head.

In a post-game interview with Match of the Day, De Zerbi said: “Bad game. We lost and suffered the difference in the duels. It was the key of this game. We didn’t fight in the right way. Maybe credit to them because it’s the best quality Brentford have.

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“Our physical condition was not at the right level for all players because many came later after the World Cup and there were many new players in the squad and first XI. But we have to analyse this game better because we can’t play this way in this type of game.

“I am surprised by the result and performance. I knew we were not in the right condition. We can’t find an excuse. I am sorry for the result and performance. We are starting a new project and we couldn’t find the principal.

“Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali are not in the best physical condition. We knew that before the game. We have to improve on that and many other things, like organisation and pressing.

“We can improve quickly but first, we have to understand this game better. I know their physical condition and new players but we have to put something more. We had to fight more. Players know I have a lot of confidence in them and we hope to improve quickly.”

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When quizzed on more potential signings, De Zerbi replied: “I don’t want the excuse that the first XI was not enough to compete and get a result. Brentford’s spirit on the pitch was great, it has to be the right example for us.”

Archie Gray had been named as Spurs’ youngest-ever captain before being subbed off in the 86th minute. He said: “For some reason on days in football, a team can outfight another team, it’s on us and the fans have been incredible.

“I don’t think there’s any excuses to be honest.

“We’ve got work to do, you saw that performance. It’s definitely an improvement from last season. It’s not the start we wanted, going into the mid-week game on Wednesday.

“The work we do in the week is about moving in the right direction but today we got outfought.”

Tottenham Hotspur were criticised by two pundits after their damaging 3-0 defeat at Brentford in their Premier League opener.

Tottenham have backed Roberto De Zerbi with huge spending this summer, having broken their transfer record on Mateus Fernandes first of all and then Sandro Tonali. They have also paid £52million for Jan Paul van Hecke and agreed deals for Manchester City duo Savinho and Omar Marmoush.

Spurs fans will have been hoping for a fast start after two dire Premier League seasons, but they were subjected to yet more misery domestically.

Brentford took the lead in just the 12th minute when man-of-the-match Mamadou Sangare played a clever one-two with Dango Ouattara before setting up Keane Lewis-Potter for a simple finish.

Igor Thiago headed onto the crossbar seven minutes later as Brentford piled on the pressure.

The hosts doubled their advantage in the 33rd minute, as Richarlison failed to hold the ball up for Spurs, allowing Mathias Jensen to test Antonin Kinsky with a powerful effort.

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Kinsky should have done better with the shot, but he could only parry into the path of Vitaly Janelt, who swept home.

Brentford made it 3-0 shortly after half time, as a clever corner routine saw Sangare force a good diving save from Kinsky. Once again, however, Brentford were first to react, with Michael Kayode on hand to score.

Thiago missed a penalty as Brentford squandered the chance to go 4-0 up, while 19-year-old winger Mikey Moore failed to convert two good chances for Spurs.

Sky Sports co-commentator Alan Smith said the first half ‘could not have gone worse for De Zerbi’.

He added late in the game: “It is a miserable afternoon this for Spurs. They’ve looked pretty dreadful defensively, [but] you would expect things to improve.”

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Commentator Bill Leslie said ‘Tottenham Hotspur are crumbling’ before adding: “Shiny new players but a similar story for Spurs.”

In his post-match analysis, Jamie Redknapp said: “You probably would say they’re a team of strangers if you like, they didn’t have that know-how. Van Hecke and Senesi as a partnership never really won enough duels.

“I didn’t like the look of the team. I’m not a big fan of Gallagher in the 10, I thought, ‘Where’s that creativity gonna be?’

“Bergvall has had a tough six or seven months. The managers that have come in haven’t really seemed to trust him.

“Bring him in today, he lost the ball in the first few minutes, then he lost a duel for the goal. He just seemed to be not at ease with himself.

“But that was Tottenham to a man. They never looked a team that was ever gonna cause this Brentford side problems.”

That, it has to be said, is some absolutely remarkable Spursing.

To spend well over £220m on new signings, breaking your transfer record twice in the process, with another investment of at least £140m lined up and plenty more planned to appease the temperamental maverick coach who finally answered the rescue call last season, only to become considerably worse, is more Spurs than was ever even previously assumed possible.

For that absurd regression to be revealed against the team Spurs stole the manager of little over 12 months ago is exceptional.

And for their Premier League-proven recruitment drive to be sent up in smoke by a division debutant whose only previous top-flight experience constituted ten games in Belgium, 76 matches in Austria and a solitary season in France was the cherry atop a thoroughly inedible mess of a cake.

Spurs are far from alone in being damned by their ignorance of Mamadou Sangare, a £39m signing Brentford could already triple their money on if they were so inclined.

Within a single appearance the Mali international rendered his lack of Barclays experience entirely moot. Keith Andrews described Sangare as “a throwback midfielder” and “all-round” player before the game, his hand in two goals and feet stuck in elsewhere underlining the Bees’ belief they had landed a bargain.

Sangare’s one-two with Dango Ouattara before the driving run into the area to tee up Keane Lewis-Potter’s opener was phenomenal. It was the midfielder’s shot which Antonin Kinsky parried for Michael Kayode to make it 3-0. He was buzzing around when the Spurs keeper repelled a Mathias Jensen effort directly into Vitaly Janelt’s path, too.

Not a single Spurs player seemed capable of conjuring anything close to that calm authority and impetus on the ball.

It was a complete shambles, especially a defence featuring three debutants, but especially a midfield in which two of the three components were substituted at half-time, and especially an attack that could get nothing to stick and was contained laughably comfortably.

Kinsky’s display was dangerously Atletico-coded at times, with the second Brentford goal encapsulating the work Roberto De Zerbi still has to do to turn things around in north London.

The keeper’s pass to the halfway line was hypothetically sound but let down in reality by the fact it was to Richarlison, whose non-existent hold-up play only confused Brentford for so long. When possession was inevitably surrendered, Lucas Bergvall became essentially transparent. The damage was done before Kinsky palmed a tame shot straight out in front of him, although that certainly didn’t help.

Perhaps the difference can be boiled down to Brentford’s only new player slotting into and complementing an established team, while four Spurs debutants meant partnerships and understandings are only just being formed in key areas across the pitch.

But the sheer relentlessness with which Spurs lost the physical battles was stark, and not something Savinho or Omar Marmoush seem particularly equipped to help.

It is a shame Igor Thiago missed his second-half penalty and in the process squandered the perfect scoreline narrative parallel on offer.

Four years ago to the month it was Brentford who undermined the brave new era of Erik ten Hag so fundamentally that Manchester United feared Casemiro might back out of his impending move.

As the story goes, the Brazilian’s response was to message his agent to say: “Tell them I’ll fix this.”

When it comes to Spurs, it doesn’t appear as though anyone actually can.

Fabrizio Romano reckons it might not be long until Tottenham agree a deal with Liverpool to sign Cody Gakpo this summer.

Spurs moved quickly in the summer transfer window to bring in their first six signings after narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of last season.

Tottenham are working hard to make sure they don’t end up in a similar situation this season with Andy Robertson, Martin Dubravka, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes all joining.

A report in TEAMtalk earlier today confirmed that they are also closing in on a £140m double deal for Omar Marmoush and Savinho from Manchester City.

It has taken a little more time for Tottenham to get deals for their top attacking targets over the line as they have waited to make sure they get the best deal.

Widespread reports insists that after Savinho and Marmoush, Tottenham are looking to finish off their transfer window by attempting to sign Liverpool winger Gakpo.

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And Italian transfer insider Romano insists “dont forget” about Gakpo before the transfer deadline as Tottenham still intend to get a deal over the line with Liverpool.

The Reds still need to bring in some more wingers with Yankuba Minteh and Bradley Barcola emerging as their two targets, which could release Gakpo.

Giving an update on the current situation surrounding Gakpo, Romano said on his YouTube channel: “And then let me finish by telling you, don’t forget Cody Gakpo. Don’t forget Cody Gakpo, because Savinho is going to Tottenham today in London for medical tests and contract signing,.

“Omar Marmoush is expected to go to Tottenham as a centre striker, and he’s a target that is going to probably happen in the next days, as I told you.

“But I told you always, right winger, left winger, centre striker. This was what I told you about Tottenham.

“And for the left winger, the name remains Cody Gakpo.

“Tottenham are working on it. Tottenham are working on the player side. Player terms are not an issue.

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“And then Tottenham remain absolutely on it, on the club side with Liverpool.

“So Gakpo, Liverpool could be over in the next days if the total fee can be agreed. Watch out for that one until the end.”

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola seems to hint that he wanted Gakpo to stay this season with the Netherlands international performing well in pre-season.

Speaking this week, Iraola said: “Cody can play as a number nine this season. In pre-season we haven’t tried as we don’t have enough wingers and we prioritised what we need from him in his preferred position as a left-winger.

“But I have been talking to him about his minutes as a nine, he has done it before and in certain situations he could help us in the nine position.

“Cody is performing really well. I think he has been since the first day of training very well understanding what we need from his position. You can feel it straight away when you talk to him that he understands the game, he is very smart.

“He has been one of our best players in the friendlies. I cannot tell you the starting XI (at Newcastle), my players don’t know it so I’ll never say it, but definitely he is in a great spot.”

An insider has revealed the priority for recruiting attackers at Tottenham amid an update on a £155million Manchester City double raid.

Spurs’ desire to recruit in attack has been evident this summer. Having spent £230million on defence and midfield in the early part of the season, the club were increasingly linked with attacking moves.

Roberto De Zerbi stated there would be a big signing coming – a “bomba” – amid two or three more additions.

It’s been revealed that Tottenham have agreed to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, with the entire package rising to a potential £85million.

He was felt to be the priority, with Pete O’Rourke revealing how the list stacks up beyond the Brazilian.

He told Football Insider: “Pedro Neto is on Tottenham’s list, maybe not at the top of it right now.

“Savinho is their number one target for that wide attacking position, he is the priority and they’re working hard to reach an agreement with Man City over that one.

“Cody Gakpo is high on that list as well, and both of those players are probably ahead of Pedro Neto in the pecking order for Spurs.

“Savinho is the one they’re really pushing to get done, and they’re keen on Gakpo too, so that’s where they stand at the moment.”

Omar Marmoush update revealed

One man not mentioned in that is City’s Omar Marmoush, who Tottenham were speaking to City about at the same time as Savinho.

There’s been reported confidence at Spurs over his signing, and our friends at TEAMtalk suggest it’s all but done.

Insider Fraser Fletcher has detailed how the deal is at its final stages, with Marmoush agreeing personal terms and the two clubs reaching an ‘understanding’ over a deal in the region of £70million.

While it doesn’t seem there’s an official agreement in place right this second, Tottenham are preparing for the Egyptian’s arrival.

Marmoush was seemingly above Gakpo and Neto on the list, and the chances of prising the Chelsea man away seems unlikely, especially with Spurs parting with £155million for two players after already having spent £230million this summer.

Indeed, a separate TEAMtalk report reveals the Blues value Neto at £100million, as they’re aware of interest from Tottenham and Manchester City, who are obviously losing some attackers.

While the winger’s representatives are happy to move him on, Xabi Alonso would be keen on having him remain in his squad, and thus his large price tag has been set.