Cody Gakpo has scored 51 goals in all competitions for Liverpool since joining from PSV in 2023. Manchester City's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing.

City had opened talks with Liverpool over a deal for the Netherlands international, with the Reds willing to sell Gakpo provided they could sign a replacement.

Liverpool completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m on Monday but would want another attacking player if Gakpo were to leave.

The Anfield club had targeted moves for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr but the valuation of both players has proved problematic. Liverpool are now expected to keep Gakpo, 27, unless they are able to revive a deal for a new winger before Tuesday's deadline.

City have an interest in Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye and could now pivot to the winger after the latest Gakpo development. Ndiaye, 26, was expected to join Tottenham, but City's ongoing interest is set to see the Etihad club progress with a possible move for the Senegal international.

Man City open talks with Liverpool over Gakpo.

Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move.

Liverpool eye Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bids.

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