Tottenham Hotspur are exploring options to strengthen their attacking options before the transfer window closes, with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and Manchester City winger Savinho both under consideration, according to a report from Standard Sport.
The north London club are said to be in the market for a new winger, and potentially an additional striker, as they look to bolster their squad depth. Gakpo has emerged as one of the names being considered for the left-wing role, with Spurs viewing the Dutch international as a viable option to add creativity and goal threat to their attacking line.
However, any move for Gakpo appears far from straightforward. Liverpool have reportedly not received any formal bid from Tottenham, nor have they entered into discussions regarding a potential transfer. The Anfield club's stance is understood to be firm: they are prioritising incoming signings over departures this summer, particularly as they search for a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Gakpo, 27, still has four years remaining on his current contract with Liverpool, a factor that strengthens the club's negotiating position should interest from Tottenham intensify. Liverpool's hierarchy is reportedly keen to secure a replacement forward before entertaining any offers for the Dutch international, meaning Spurs may have to wait, or look elsewhere, if they hope to bring him to north London before the window shuts.
Alongside the interest in Gakpo, Tottenham have also been credited with a pursuit of Savinho, the Brazilian winger currently at Manchester City. Any deal for the 23-year-old, who has won the Champions League twice, is unlikely to be simple either. Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in the player as well, and City are said to value Savinho in the region of £145 million, a figure that would represent a significant financial commitment for any suitor.
The dual interest in Gakpo and Savinho underlines Tottenham's intent to add quality width and creativity to their squad as they prepare for the upcoming campaign. Manager Thomas Frank's side have been assessing the wide areas of the pitch as an area requiring reinforcement, and both players fit the profile of dynamic, technically gifted wingers capable of contributing goals and assists.
For Liverpool, the situation with Gakpo remains one to monitor closely. While the Reds have made clear they are not actively looking to sell the forward, the financial realities of the transfer market mean that a substantial offer could still prompt a change in stance, particularly if Liverpool succeed in bringing in a replacement for Salah beforehand. Until then, though, the message from Anfield is that Gakpo is not for sale, and any interested party, including Tottenham, will need to wait or negotiate hard to prise him away.
With the transfer window entering its final weeks, both Tottenham's pursuit of a new winger and Liverpool's efforts to reshape their forward line are likely to be significant storylines as clubs finalise their squads. Whether Spurs ultimately move for Gakpo, turn their full attention to Savinho, or explore other targets entirely remains to be seen, but the north London club's activity in the market suggests reinforcements in wide areas are a clear priority before deadline day arrives.
Based on reporting from Standard Sport.