Why Tottenham may end up signing Cody Gakpo from Liverpool instead of Savinho

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Cody Gakpo endured a difficult 2025/26 season at Anfield, and his future is up in the air ahead of next season.The Dutchman struggled for consistent form despite Arne Slot often using him ahead of players like Rio Ngumoha and Florian Wirtz off the left.However, Slot is gone, and it is now suggested that Gakpo has concerns about his future, while Tottenham Hotspur think his experience could make him a better addition than another of their targets, Savinho. How does Andoni Iraola get the Netherlands version of Cody Gakpo for Liverpool?

This is not the same player 😭 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Photo Agency/Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto Tottenham want Cody Gakpo as Liverpool future questionedAfter avoiding relegation last season, Spurs have had a busy start to the summer transfer window and have now turned their attention towards a new winger.At present, Tottenham seem to be focused on getting a deal done for one of Gakpo or Savinho, with a report from TeamTalk shedding some light on the situation.They say that the North London outfit are ‘considering whether Gakpo could offer greater value and a more immediate impact than Manchester City’s Savinho’.A number one target does not appear to have been agreed just yet, but there are thought to be some inside Spurs who think the Liverpool and Dutch winger’s ‘pedigree at both club and international level could make him the smarter investment’ than the Sky Blues talent.At the same time, Gakpo is said to have concerns about his place in the Liverpool squad moving forward.Under Slot, the former PSV forward was pretty untouchable and could basically guarantee he would play most games.However, Andoni Iraola is now in the dugout, and he has already had a role in left-winger Victor Munoz signing for the Reds.Ngumoha will need more minutes in 2026/27 as well after a fantastic breakout season last time out.This creates a lot more competition for Gakpo, though it is worth pointing out that he could be used as a striker as well, at least until Hugo Ekitike returns.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox