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Tottenham are hoping to bolster their attack after a difficult 3-0 defeat to Brentford on opening day. After weeks of preparation and months of planning, Tottenham were humiliated by Brentford on the opening day of the new Premier League season. The Lilywhites succumbed to a 3-0 defeat away from home, marking a disappointing start to Roberto de Zerbi’s new era at N17. His players were chasing shadows, while the Italian tactician’s poor team selection did not help their cause either. It was a night to forget for the travelling fans, despite seeing four new signings take the field for the North Londoners. Spurs could not create a single meaningful chance in their opening-day test against Brentford. The attack looked disjointed, and there was no real quality up front for the Lilywhites. It is also important to note that most of the key players were missing the game through injuries, forcing Roberto de Zerbi to field a weakened attacking lineup. But the front three of Richarlison, Mathys Tel, and Mikey Moore could not even get close to the Brentford goal for most parts of the game. So, if the performance against the Bees is anything to go by, then the Lilywhites urgently need a new attacker who could easily replace Richarlison in the starting eleven. Spurs are still working hard to bolster their attack before the transfer window shuts in a few days’ time. The club is on the verge of completing a double swoop for Manchester City forwards Omar Marmoush and Savinho. But it is a new centre-forward that the North Londoners are desperately craving under De Zerbi right now. Tottenham still not getting the final verdict on Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool future Tottenham are hoping to bring in attacking reinforcements before the transfer window shuts in a few days. The Lilywhites are desperate to improve their squad and need to sign someone who could easily share the goal-scoring burden with Dominic Solanke for most parts of the season. So, it comes as no surprise that the North Londoners are still active in the market and are keeping their options open as the search for a versatile forward continues. Recent reports have linked Spurs with Liverpool star Cody Gakpo. The Lilywhites have already agreed personal terms with the prolific attacker, with the Dutchman keen on making a move to N17 this summer. As a result, the North Londoners are now pushing to finalise a deal for the 27-year-old with Liverpool, with both clubs trying to find middle ground over a potential transfer. There is now a new update regarding Cody Gakpo’s impending move to N17. As per Joost Blaauwhof (via X), there seems to be ‘radio silence’ between Spurs and Liverpool regarding Gakpo’s future. The only way the Dutchman will be allowed to leave Anfield is if the Reds succeed in replacing him by landing Bradley Barcola from PSG in the coming days. It is proving to be a domino effect that might hamper Tottenham’s chances of sealing the deal for Gakpo this summer. As we have already established, Cody Gakpo would be a superb acquisition for Spurs this summer. His clinical finishing, tactical fluidity, and link-up play make him a solid option to have up front. Being only 27, the prolific attacker is now entering his peak years after gaining immense exposure at Liverpool. So, it is surely the right time for the Lilywhites to make a move for him in the coming days. He would be an upgrade on both Mathys Tel and Richarlison, giving the North Londoners an added goal-scoring threat in the final third.