This comes at a time when Spurs are pushing for more additions in forward areas. Romano said: “I told you to keep an eye on Cody Gakpo because Gakpo is a target for Tottenham,” before adding: “Tottenham had contact with the agency representing Gakpo. Romano outlined that clearly: “Liverpool are not pushing Gakpo out, Liverpool are very happy with Cody Gakpo. The next move depends on whether Spurs believe Cody Gakpo is worth a fee at the level Liverpool are expected to demand. Even so, spending around £70m on a player Liverpool do not really want to sell feels like a difficult road to go down.