According to Dutch journalist Mounir Boualin, Tottenham Hotspur's previous £60 million bid for Gakpo was rejected, and they are preparing to increase their offer. Manchester City has also expressed interest in the player.

Tottenham Hotspur recently made an official bid of approximately £60 million to Liverpool for Gakpo, but it was flatly rejected. However, multiple sources indicate that Tottenham has not given up and is preparing a new offer to persuade Liverpool to reconsider.

De Zerbi is a strong supporter of Gakpo's arrival and is actively pushing within the club to make another attempt to sign the forward from Liverpool. Meanwhile, Liverpool has made clear that the club is not necessarily looking to sell Gakpo and would only consider it if a sufficiently attractive offer is received.

Liverpool hopes to bring in a forward before potentially allowing Gakpo to leave, and Barcola is one of the candidates. However, Liverpool has no intention of letting Gakpo depart easily. If Tottenham truly wants to impress Liverpool, they must make a significantly more attractive offer than their previous £60 million bid.

Manchester City has also shown interest in Gakpo and has made direct contact with the player, but has not yet officially approached Liverpool. Sources indicate that Manchester City is considering whether to formally contact Liverpool regarding a possible transfer.

However, within Manchester City, Gakpo is not viewed as a player who would immediately secure a starting position. His primary role would be to strengthen the team's overall squad depth and quality. This is the key distinction: Tottenham Hotspur wants to offer Gakpo a prominent role, while Manchester City primarily sees him as a squad option.

Editor's note: Mounir Boualin was the first journalist to report Manchester City's interest in Gakpo, and subsequently, Di Marzio and Romano confirmed the report based on his information.

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