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The forward has been linked with Tottenham for quite a while. Just as we were settling into the summer window and the calm before the storm of the final week, there was another twist in the tale that disrupts the Lilywhites’ push to bring in Cody Gakpo from Liverpool. And this time around, the links to his signatures come with a name that will surely not be welcomed within the corridors at Hotspur Way… Tottenham have already done their part in bringing in Manchester City duo Marmoush and Savinho. But just as their signings are getting wrapped up, Tottenham are moving their focus towards bringing in Gakpo, given how he has been one of the prime candidates for Spurs’ attacking needs this summer, with interest in him driven by De Zerbi. Tottenham did also put their money where their mouth is with a reported opening bid of over sixty million, which was knocked back by the Merseysiders. Spurs to make a new offer for Liverpool star amid Man City interest But according to a report from SoccerNews, despite Man City’s interest in him and that rejected bid, Tottenham are apparently preparing a new offer for the 27-year-old. The problem with this whole saga is the fact that Iraola & Co. are not really looking to sell Cody Gakpo this summer. And the fact that he scored a stunning goal in the Reds’ draw against Liverpool in the opening weekend of the Premier League will hardly help Tottenham’s cause to his signing. And if all of that was not enough, Manchester City had to knock on doors to sign him. Their arrival just makes it difficult for Tottenham to sign him even when Liverpool agree to sell Gakpo. How can Tottenham beat Man City to Gakpo? But the fact that Enzo Maresca boasts a deep squad and City would likely be looking at Cody Gakpo as more of someone who brings squad depth rather than a guaranteed starter would be something Tottenham can use to their advantage to pursue his arrival. As Spurs are looking at the 27-year-old not in a squad role but rather as someone who De Zerbi can build his forward line with. And this opportunity to be a can end up being the difference if he were to move to Tottenham. We have seen time and again this summer how De Zerbi can be persistent when he puts his mind to bring in someone. And that can end up being the case as well if the Lilywhites are to secure Cody Gakpo’s signature. Do you think Tottenham can beat Man City to sign Gakpo? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.