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Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse

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Cody Gakpo has scored 51 goals in all competitions for Liverpool since joining from PSV in 2023 Manchester City 's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing. Ndiaye, 26, was expected to join Tottenham , but City's ongoing interest is set to see the Etihad club progress with a posible move for the Senegal international.

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Tottenham were leading the race for Ndiaye heading into the eve of deadline day but as the Senegal international attracts interest from elsewhere, there are now doubts over the likelihood of a move to Spurs before Tuesday’s deadline.

City have an interest in Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye and could now pivot to the winger after the latest Gakpo development. Cody Gakpo looks likely to stay at Liverpool after they repelled an approach from Manchester City for the winger.

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Liverpool completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m on Monday but would want another attacking player if Gakpo were to leave. City had opened talks with Liverpool over a deal for the Netherlands international, with the Reds willing to sell Gakpo provided they could sign a replacement.

Liverpoool are now expected to keep Gakpo, 27, unless they are able to revive a deal for a new winger before Tuesday's deadline. They are also interested in Everton ’s Iliman Ndiaye.

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