Fabrizio Romano has given an update on Tottenham Hotspur‘s interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and explained what needs to happen for a deal to take place.

Spurs are eyeing Gakpo as an option to bolster Roberto De Zerbi’s attack and the Dutchman’s future at Anfield is uncertain. The Reds are on the lookout for a new left-winger and have been pursuing Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola.

Gakpo has four years remaining on his contract but could depart if Barcola arrives before the summer transfer window closes in September. A move to North London is a realistic possibility and there has been contact between the Lilywhites and the player’s camp.

Tottenham Hold Talks With Gakpo’s Camp

Romano confirmed talks between both parties while delving into Gakpo’s situation on his X account. He wrote: “Tottenham are in direct talks with Cody Gakpo’s camp over possible move this summer, after approaches revealed in July.”

Gakpo has been with Liverpool since January 2023 and, in that time, has won the Premier League title and Carabao Cup. Last season, he made 52 appearances across competitions, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.

The 27-year-old came in and out of Arne Slot’s starting lineup as the season progressed due to inconsistent form. The Reds’ decision to target Barcola could lead to the Dutch attacker’s departure.

Romano explained: “Deal depends on Liverpool decision; doors closed back in July but now could depend on financial package/Barcola pursuit.”

Spurs are also eyeing Manchester City winger Savinho and could bring both the Brazilian and the Liverpool forward to North London. They have already spent £237 million on six new signings, including Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, who arrived from Newcastle United for £100m.

A Risk That Might Pay Off For De Zerbi

Gakpo has yet to show a desire to leave Anfield, but with Liverpool’s interest in Barcola growing, it might not be too long until he is considering an exit. At this stage of his career, he’ll want regular game time and a starting role.

There’s much for De Zerbi to like about the former PSV Eindhoven star, including his versatility. He can play out on the left and as the focal point of his team’s attack.

Gakpo could prove to be a shrewd piece of business depending on the fee, with reports suggesting Liverpool want £72m. That is quite pricey for a player who has endured a topsy-turvy past season but is indicative of where the market is at.

Harry Kane could be joined by a fellow Englishman at Bayern Munich if the Bundesliga giants decide to step up their interest in one of Chelsea‘s transfer targets.

A move to the Allianz Arena has worked out for Kane, who joined Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur back in the summer of 2023. The England captain got his hands on silverware for the first time in his career and has delivered record-breaking goalscoring numbers.

Leaving English football is becoming increasingly popular, and Jude Bellingham is another member of the Three Lions team flourishing at Real Madrid in Spain. Their exploits are exactly why other Englishmen find moving abroad appealing.

Gibbs-White on Bayern Munich Radar

Bayern are hoping that’s the case for Morgan Gibbs-White, whom they have reportedly added to their shortlist. A report from Daily Mail Sport claims that the Bavarians will weigh up a move for the Nottingham Forest midfielder if Michael Olise joins Real Madrid.

Gibbs-White enjoyed a red-hot second half of the 2025-26 campaign and finished the season with 15 goals and four assists in 37 league games. His performances for the Tricky Trees haven’t gone unnoticed and the German champions aren’t the only ones interested.

Chelsea are said to have shown “growing interest” in the 26-year-old earlier this summer, but he wants to play Champions League football. That is likely to rule out a move to Stamford Bridge and while the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City have been linked in the past, they don’t appear to be looking to sign him this summer.

Bayern could be aided by Premier League clubs often preferring to sell their star players abroad rather than to a domestic rival. But in any case it could take a massive fee to sign the former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder.

A report from The Telegraph earlier this summer suggested that Forest are valuing Gibbs-White at around £125 million. They are using Elliot Anderson’s £116m switch to Manchester City as a yardstick.

Forest Stance Over Gibbs-White

Forest handed Gibbs-White a new contract worth £100,000 per week after Tottenham Hotspur tried signing the English playmaker last summer. He became the first player in the club’s history to be offered such a lucrative deal and owner Evangelos Marinakis ensured the Tricky Trees kept their star man.

As last season drew to a close, Anderson leaving the City Ground felt inevitable amid growing talk of a move to City or United. That hasn’t been the case for Gibbs-White, dubbed “sensational”, who has been at the club since 2022.

The report claims that Oliver Glasner’s appointment has had a positive impact on him. The higher-ups are hopeful the Austrian can develop him much like he did with Olise, Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton at Crystal Palace.

Forest don’t want to sell Gibbs-White unless they receive an offer that is too attractive to turn down. For the player, he may be eager to prove his worth and get in the England squad after missing out on the World Cup.

FIFA and Gianni Infantino have released another statement after gathering in Rabat for crisis talks.

Infantino has come under serious fire in recent weeks after it emerged FIFA were attempting to sell off stakes in their major competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors.

FIFA and Infantino were forced to scrap their plans after huge backlash. The 56-year-old has since faced numerous calls to resign from his position.

UEFA have stated they have no confidence in Infantino and want to see him replaced, while Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has said the same.

Luis Figo has also backed those calls, saying that ‘it’s not too late to save football’ and that the Swiss should ‘go now’.

Infantino Retains the Support of FIFA

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FIFA revealed that emergency talks held in Rabat, Morocco, were ‘constructive and positive’. They stated that Infantino still has the support of football’s governing body. Their statement started:

“It was discussed and agreed that the processes, communications and interactions between the FIFA President, the FIFA Secretary General and the FIFA Management Board that support the delivery of this vision can and should always be continuously improved in terms of their effectiveness and efficiency.

“The great work of the FIFA Administration that ensured a successful delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ was acknowledged, and which would not have been possible without the FIFA President, the FIFA Secretary General and FIFA Administration speaking as one voice and working as one team.

“In this regard, FIFA’s top management is fully confident that the outcomes of today’s meeting will strengthen FIFA’s governance, help restore confidence in the organisation and enable us to prepare for the major events and challenges ahead in a united and transparent manner while continuing our mission to develop the game around the world.”

FIFA Apologise For Controversial World Cup Plans

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FIFA’s board also addressed their controversial World Cup plans. They acknowleged that they made mistakes and wished the process had been handled differently, while they also revealed they have apologised to its 211 member associations. The statement continued:

“The meeting also addressed the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, where mistakes made were acknowledged. It was agreed that it was not the intention for the FIFA Council and FIFA Member Associations to feel excluded from the process and that the process should have been handled differently. It was further acknowledged that errors were also made after the proposal was leaked to media.

“In a separate letter to the FIFA Council and FIFA Member Associations, an apology was made for these errors together with a commitment to ensure they do not happen again. A review will now be conducted, and a report will be presented to the FIFA Council at its next scheduled meeting.”

FIFA Send Warning to Critics

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FIFA have released statements in recent days hitting out at publications for spreading ‘fiction’. They denied that Infantino had appealed to Donald Trump and the White House in a bid to save his job, while they have also poured cold water on claims that Infantino has offered the 2030 World Cup final to Morocco in exchange for their support.

Signing off their statement, they said they would no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity and stressed that everything done was in compliance with FIFA rules. The statement concluded:

“There are always lessons to be learned, and FIFA will continue to improve its processes in light of this experience. In this instance, however, it is important to stress that, although mistakes were made, everything that was done was done in full compliance with the FIFA regulatory framework.”