Tottenham Target Gakpo as Liverpool Eyes Barcola in Transfer Shuffle

Tottenham’s summer rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi is moving towards the flanks, and Cody Gakpo has emerged at the centre of an increasingly tangled attacking market.

Sky Sports report that Spurs have placed the Liverpool forward among their key offensive targets, with De Zerbi pushing for at least one wide addition after reinforcing midfield and defence. He wants pace, goals and versatility out wide. Gakpo ticks every box.

Liverpool, though, are in no rush to open the door. The Netherlands international has four years left on his contract and is viewed as a core attacking piece at Anfield. Any sale would come with a clear condition: a replacement must be secured first.

Liverpool weigh huge Barcola move

Liverpool are expected to formalise their interest in Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, according to the same reports. The Frenchman would not come cheap. PSG value the 23-year-old at around £145million, a fee that would reshape any club’s summer plans.

Barcola’s price tag underlines Liverpool’s dilemma. Letting Gakpo go only makes sense if they can land a wide forward capable of walking straight into the starting XI. At that cost, every step in the chain becomes more delicate.

Interestingly, Gakpo is described as one of the more experienced attackers in Andoni Iraola’s squad in the report, a clear reference to his importance and maturity within his current setup, and a reminder that he can also operate centrally. That flexibility has been vital while Hugo Ekitike recovers from an Achilles injury, and it only strengthens Liverpool’s hand in any negotiation.

For Spurs, that versatility is exactly why he is on their list. For Liverpool, it is exactly why they are reluctant to let him leave.

Tottenham’s search does not stop there. The club are also keen on Manchester City winger Savinho, underlining De Zerbi’s determination to inject fresh threat into the wide areas before the window closes.

Arsenal close in on Guimaraes coup

Across north London, Arsenal are closing on one of the standout midfield signings of the window. The Times report that Bruno Guimaraes is due to undergo a medical ahead of a move from Newcastle United worth close to £80million.

It is a statement pursuit. Guimaraes has been the heartbeat of Newcastle’s midfield, and prising him away at that price underlines Arsenal’s intent to deepen and refine Mikel Arteta’s options in the centre of the pitch.

If completed, it would be one of the defining deals of the Premier League summer.

Newcastle trigger Hornicek clause

Newcastle, for their part, have moved quickly to secure their next goalkeeper. The club have completed the signing of Lukas Hornicek after triggering the Braga player’s £25.7million release clause.

It is a decisive play in a specialist position, and another sign that Newcastle are building depth with an eye on both present demands and future campaigns.

Fulham move for Real Madrid pair

Further down the table, Fulham are raiding one of Europe’s giants.

The west London club are poised to complete a double swoop on Real Madrid, with striker Gonzalo Garcia and midfielder Cesar Palacios both undergoing medicals ahead of permanent moves, according to Sky Sports.

Two young arrivals from the Bernabeu in one window would represent a bold bet on potential at Craven Cottage, and a clear signal that Fulham intend to evolve rather than simply survive.

From Gakpo’s uncertain future to Guimaraes’ looming switch and Real Madrid’s prospects heading for the Premier League, the market is tightening. The next few weeks will decide whether these are opportunistic enquiries or the moves that reshape the season.