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Transfer rumour
Cody Gakpo to Manchester City: deal off
A move to Manchester City from Liverpool for Cody Gakpo has collapsed, per the latest reporting. The story was first reported on 24 August and is backed by 4 reports, including 3 from tier-1 sources, led by @FabrizioRomano.
A weighted read of source quality, corroboration, deal stage and freshness — built from the reports below.
Source quality3 tier-1 of 4 reports
Corroboration2 independent handles
StageAdvanced talks
Freshnessupdated 21d ago
Signal strength reflects reporting reliability — not the probability of the deal happening.
The reports · 4 sources
Fabrizio RomanoTier 1
@FabrizioRomano · 21d ago
🚨🔵⚪️ Manchester City are set to bid for £85m package to sign Cody Gakpo after the agreement with player’s camp.
#MCFC stepping up efforts to get the deal done as exclusively revealed tonight. 🇳🇱
City wait for Liverpool to approve sale when they find replacement. https://t.co/k8dYQV8Dvd
🚨 Manchester City in formal talks with Liverpool over Cody Gakpo. Understand an opening bid has already been made.
As reported last week, #MCFC making a push for the Liverpool attacker, who wants to leave.
Liverpool considering their options given how late it is in the window. https://t.co/vcmUSQ2DIn
🚨💣 More on the exclusive update of the night: Cody Gakpo and Manchester City, deal advancing fast!
Personal terms agreed with #MCFC and clubs in contact over transfer fee.
Liverpool are ready to sell Gakpo as soon as they find new winger. 🔜🇳🇱 https://t.co/dQDdyZLEYS
🚨 Liverpool will only sell Cody Gakpo if they can get two wingers in next 8 days; priority remains Bradley Barcola.
Tottenham verbally agreed terms with Gakpo since July, Man City now also in active talks with his agents.
Player to decide but also based on #LFC wingers plans. https://t.co/nh269IFK4L
Aggregated from public reports by football journalists. Signal strength reflects reporting reliability — not the probability of the deal happening, and not a betting market.