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Cody Gakpo picks Man City over Tottenham Liverpool and Netherlands star Cody Gakpo has decided to join Premier League rivals Manchester City, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. Gakpo had been linked with Tottenham throughout the transfer window but after Liverpool’s big-money move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, the Dutch forward has opted for a move to City. Now, Liverpool and City are working to reach an agreement as the Reds value the 27-year-old at £85million ($160million AUD). Gakpo started Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while he scored in the season opener against Newcastle United. He has called Anfield home since 2023, scoring 51 goals and supplying 24 assists across all competitions. 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Cody Gakpo decides to join Manchester City & parties now working to reach agreement. 27yo faced 3-way decision after #LFC signed Bradley Barcola; stay or Tottenham Hotspur also options. Dutch int’l chose #MCFC + talks advancing @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/XNvR05Q3OQ — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 29, 2026 In the post-Pep Guardiola era under Enzo Maresca, City have already splashed the cash to sign Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, while they have been heavily linked with Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez. United offered Atletico Madrid forward Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Norway international Alexander Sorloth from LaLiga club Atletico Madrid. TEAMtalk reports Sorloth is open to leaving Atletico and he has emerged as a possible option for Premier League giants United. United are believed to be eyeing a forward before the transfer window closes as they seek competition for number one striker Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford. It also comes amid ongoing speculation over United forward Joshua Zirkzee, who has been linked with a return to Serie A via Fiorentina. United, who were stunned by newly-promoted Hull City in week one, have signed midfield trio Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Could Julian Alvarez return to his former home? Marca claims Manchester City have entered the race to sign wantaway Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez. Alvarez is at the centre of the biggest transfer saga of this transfer window, with no end in sight ahead of the approaching September 1 deadline. The World Cup winner has made no secret of the fact he wants to leave Atleti to join LaLiga rivals Barcelona, but the club do not want to let him go and the story has played out publicly while Arsenal are reportedly targeting the Argentina international. Alvarez was not in the squad for Atletico’s 3-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday (AEST), having skipped training during the week. Now following the exits of Omar Marmoush and Savio, City are reportedly keen on a reunion with a player who scored 36 goals in 103 appearances during his previous spell at the Etihad Stadium, where he won the UEFA Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup treble in 2022-23.