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Tottenham are most likely to return with an improved offer for Liverpool star. Tottenham Hotspur have been highly active in the summer window, bringing in Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Martin Dubravka and Marcos Senesi. Spurs are now turning their attention to strengthening the attack in the last couple of weeks of the transfer window. Roberto De Zerbi has been interested in signing Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo since the start of the summer. The Italian tactician has made the signing of the 27-year-old one of his priorities as he looks to add creativity, goals and flair to his team’s attacking unit. The Lilywhites recently stepped up their efforts by entering direct talks with the Netherlands international’s representatives. Liverpool reject Tottenham’s opening bid for Cody Gakpo It has been reported that an agreement on personal terms between Tottenham and Cody Gakpo has already been struck. Earlier this week, the North Londoners submitted an opening bid worth £60m for the Dutchman. According to Soccernews journalist Mounir Boualin on X, Liverpool have rejected Tottenham’s £60m bid for Gakpo. The Reds are demanding more for their versatile winger, with the Lilywhites ‘most likely’ to return with an improved bid. It is believed that the Merseyside outfit would only be willing to sanction a sale for Gakpo if they manage to find a suitable replacement in the coming weeks. Not only that, but the player also has four years remaining on his current deal at Anfield, making it difficult for Tottenham to agree on a transfer. This also shows Liverpool remain in a commanding position to ask for a significant fee, certainly more than £60m. De Zerbi is a huge admirer of the Netherlands star and wants his club to do everything they can to sign him to beef up his attacking options for the upcoming campaign. The 27-year-old endured his lowest scoring return in his three seasons at Liverpool last term, netting just nine goals in all competitions, although he notably netted three goals in four appearances for his nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former PSV Eindhoven ace primarily operates on the left but is comfortable playing down the middle as a No.9 or secondary striker, and such versatility will be a huge plus for De Zerbi’s side if a move materialises. After the Reds rejected the opening proposal, fans will be eagerly waiting to see when Tottenham launch their second bid for Gakpo.