Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse

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 valution of both players has proved problematic. Liverpoool 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 posible move for the Senegal international. More on this story Follow Manchester City on broadcaster Sounds Pre-match, post-match and topical City content 31/08/2026 More on this story