A wanted man - but would Liverpool's Gakpo be a good fit at Spurs?

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as Roberto de Zerbi reshapes his squad, although any transfer would be difficult to complete. Liverpool are said to be reluctant to lose another senior attacker after Mohamed Salah’s departure, with Hugo Ekitike also recovering from injury and the club still linked with Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.

The article says Gakpo is attractive to Spurs because of his versatility. While he has often played on the left for Liverpool, he has also been used as a central striker, false nine and second forward. BBC Sport’s data analysis suggests that profile could suit De Zerbi’s approach, which asks the centre forward to link play, move away from crowded central areas and help create space for wide runners.

The report also argues that Gakpo’s numbers remain strong despite a quieter league scoring return last season. He is described as ranking highly among wide players in shot frequency, advanced involvement and box threat, while also contributing in chance creation, pressing and ball recovery. His physical presence and aerial ability are highlighted as additional strengths that could help against deep defenses.

For Liverpool, the piece says his consistency and role across several attacking positions make him difficult to replace. For Tottenham, that same blend of goals, movement and flexibility is presented as the reason Gakpo is seen as a strong fit, if Liverpool can be persuaded to sell.