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title: "Tottenham transfer target submits transfer request after £60m offer"
canonical: "https://readtottenham.com/2026/08/15/tottenham-transfer-target-submits-transfer-request-after-60m-offer/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Vishal Subramanian"
section: "Tottenham News"
published: "2026-08-15T20:31:13Z"
modified: "2026-08-15T20:31:19Z"
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# Tottenham transfer target submits transfer request after £60m offer

**Tottenham’s chase for attacking players has been frustrating in recent weeks, but things seem to be moving along now.**

The Lilywhites remain locked in talks to sign both Savinho and Cody Gakpo.

The Brazilian was left out of Manchester City’s squad for their recent pre-season friendly as speculation surrounding his future continues to dominate the back pages.

Yesterday, [we reported on Read Tottenham that Spurs have submitted an initial £60m offer for Gakpo](https://readtottenham.com/2026/08/14/tottenham-make-official-60m-offer-for-attacker-after-85m-savinho-bid/), although the bid is expected to be rejected.

And now, reports from England claim the Dutchman has officially asked to leave Liverpool and join Tottenham.

## Cody Gakpo wants to leave Liverpool and join Tottenham

[TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/cody-gakpo-tells-liverpool-wants-tottenham-transfer-personal-terms-agreed-giant-bid-readied-exclusive) report that Gakpo’s agents have spoken to the Liverpool hierarchy to inform them that their client wants a transfer to Tottenham.

The Dutchman is captivated by Roberto De Zerbi’s project in North London and is believed to have had a conversation with the Italian, which has played a big role in his decision.

> Cody Gakpo has made it clear to Liverpool that he wants to leave the club and join Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham Hotspur revolution, [@TEAMtalk](https://x.com/TEAMtalk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) can reveal.[https://t.co/TpQb9C4MZ9](https://t.co/TpQb9C4MZ9)
>
> — Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) [August 15, 2026](https://x.com/GraemeBailey/status/2088552001932009705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Liverpool, however, are standing firm on the fact that they won’t sell Gakpo on the cheap.

The Dutchman is clearly a top target for De Zerbi and he clearly wants the move, so don’t be surprised to see this one cross the line before the transfer window slams shut.