Manchester City Initiates Talks to Acquire Cody Gakpo from Liverpool

Manchester City has started negotiations with Liverpool to secure the transfer of forward Cody Gakpo. This development comes as Liverpool evaluates their situation with the transfer window nearing its end.

Sources indicate that the talks are progressing in favor of Manchester City, which is also exploring personal terms for the Dutch international. Meanwhile, Liverpool is on the verge of signing winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a deal that could reach £123 million.

City recently allowed wide forwards Savio and Omar Marmoush to join Tottenham, limiting their options on the wing. Additionally, Jack Grealish has attracted interest from Everton and Sunderland, further complicating City's wing strategy.