Man City Close in on £85m Gakpo Deal as Barcola Arrives
Manchester City are nearing an £85m agreement to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool before the transfer deadline. The forward currently earns £250k per week, but sporting director Richard Hughes is finalizing terms on his departure.
The 27-year-old forward has operated across the front three under manager Andoni Iraola since arriving at Anfield.
Bradley Barcola
playerManchester City lead the push to sign the forward, while Brighton remain involved in transfer discussions with Liverpool regarding potential wing targets.
Replacing Gakpo with Bradley Barcola in Liverpool’s Attack
Liverpool have brought in PSG winger Bradley Barcola for £123m to take over the spot on the flank. The incoming winger brings high pace to Iraola’s direct attacking setup on Merseyside.
Cody Gakpo
playerJanuary Delay for Injured Brighton Target Yankuba Minteh
Liverpool also hold strong interest in Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, but his current injury keeps him out until at least October. With Brighton valuing the wide man at £80m, Liverpool have paused talks until the January window while considering Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr as an alternative.
Liverpool Rebalance Squad Spending Before Window Closes
Receiving £85m for Gakpo and removing his £250k weekly wage helps fund the £123m purchase of Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. Football Insider.