Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Cody Gakpo remains active. As of 21 August 2026, the club continue to work on a deal with Liverpool, according to Fabrizio Romano, with talks progressing but no agreement yet confirmed. This piece has been updated to reflect that position.
Update: Current transfer position as of August 2026
The picture, as things stand from 21 August 2026, is one of ongoing negotiation rather than a finished deal. Tottenham have made Gakpo a genuine priority late in the window, and reporting from Fabrizio Romano suggests the two clubs are working towards terms that could satisfy Liverpool.
Nothing has been signed. Romano’s update makes clear that talks are live and that personal terms with the player are not the sticking point. The next few days were described as pivotal to reaching an agreement.
Spurs maintain active pursuit of Liverpool’s Gakpo
Tottenham’s interest in Gakpo is not a new development. The club have been consistently linked with the Dutch forward throughout the summer, and Roberto De Zerbi’s side see him as a way to add proven Premier League quality to the front line.
According to Fabrizio Romano and wider media reports, Tottenham remain interested in securing Gakpo from Liverpool, with the club continuing to press for a deal even as the window edges towards its final stages. That sustained interest reflects the priority De Zerbi has placed on strengthening his attacking options, an issue this site examined in detail in attacking depth questions facing De Zerbi.
It also builds on context set out in our earlier report on Tottenham’s summer transfer business under De Zerbi, which flagged the club’s intent to add further quality to the squad before deadline day.
Latest Tottenham Hotspur Fabrizio Romano updates on Gakpo
Fabrizio Romano’s latest word on Tottenham and Gakpo is that Spurs remain fully committed to getting a deal done. Speaking on 21 August 2026, Romano said Tottenham are “absolutely on it” for Gakpo, and that an agreement between the two clubs could be reached within days if terms can be finalised.
Romano set out the state of play clearly. He said:
Gakpo and Liverpool could be over in the next days if the deal can be agreed. Tottenham are working on Cody Gakpo. Player side is not an issue and Tottenham remain absolutely on it on club side with Liverpool.
That last point matters. With the player reportedly open to the move, the outstanding work is between the two clubs rather than with Gakpo himself. Romano’s framing suggests Tottenham see this as a deal they can still land, even with the window closing in.
As of the most recent update, no fee has been agreed and Tottenham Hotspur have not confirmed a transfer. Supporters should treat Gakpo’s arrival as a live negotiation rather than a completed piece of business.
What happens next
Beyond Gakpo, Tottenham’s summer business has other threads worth watching. According to Read Tottenham, the club remain in ongoing talks regarding Savinho and Omar Marmoush, two names that have featured in wider discussion around Spurs’ recruitment plans this window. Neither situation should be read as close to completion; both remain live links rather than confirmed targets.
On the Liverpool side, there is a clear incentive to move quickly if Gakpo does leave. According to transfer rumours, Liverpool remain in talks over Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye and Yankuba Minteh as potential replacement attackers, though none of those moves have been finalised. Liverpool would want cover in place before sanctioning Gakpo’s exit, which could shape the timeline on Tottenham’s side too.
For Tottenham fans, the situation ties into a broader pattern this season, including recent cup encounters with Liverpool, which have kept the two clubs firmly in each other’s orbit. Whether that familiarity helps smooth a transfer remains to be seen.
The next update will depend on whether Tottenham and Liverpool can align on a fee before the window shuts. Until then, Romano’s reporting stands as the clearest indication of where talks stand, and readers can revisit Fabrizio Romano’s original transfer update for the full context behind this story.
