Tottenham have opened exploratory talks with Liverpool over a 2026 summer move for Cody Gakpo, according to TEAMtalk, with ownership group ENIC said to be actively driving the pursuit. New head coach Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly keen to add World Cup form and direct goal threat to his wide options and, per the report, is open to reuniting Gakpo with a former Liverpool teammate already within his plans. Gakpo’s club campaign in 2025/26 was below his usual return—nine goals and six assists across 52 matches in all competitions for Liverpool—but his response on the international stage has been emphatic. Featuring for Netherlands at the ongoing World Cup (ID: sr:competition:16), the 27-year-old winger has struck twice and supplied one assist in his first two games, underlining the explosive, vertical threat that made him a coveted profile at PSV Eindhoven. Spurs are weighing whether Gakpo represents better value and a more immediate impact than alternative target Savinho of Manchester City, with internal discussions comparing the two profiles, per TEAMtalk. ENIC’s intent is clear: accelerate attacking reinforcements to fit De Zerbi’s high-tempo structure after back-to-back underwhelming league campaigns. At Anfield, competition for left-sided minutes has intensified. Liverpool have already secured winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna and also possess the highly rated Rio Ngumoha in the same lane. Sources cited in the report suggest Gakpo is assessing his role for the prime years of his career; he is not pushing for an exit, but he does not want to be limited to a squad role. Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has corroborated Tottenham’s interest, adding an important caveat: as of today, Liverpool have not given the green light to any departure for Gakpo. That stance places any negotiation on hold until after the World Cup or unless Liverpool’s internal plans shift. From a tactical perspective, Gakpo would add multifunctionality to De Zerbi’s front line. Comfortable off the left, as an inside forward, or tucking into the half-spaces as a second striker, he offers ball-carrying, one‑v‑one threat, and end product. His current World Cup output for Netherlands reinforces the sense that a change of environment could unlock another level. For now, this remains a developing story: Tottenham are in talks and studying the numbers; Liverpool are holding their position; and Gakpo’s World Cup performances continue to raise his stock. Any movement is likely to hinge on Liverpool’s squad balance and Spurs’ decision between Gakpo and Savinho once the tournament concludes.