Man City ‘ready to hijack Tottenham’s Cody Gakpo transfer’ as Enzo Maresca’s men ‘begin talks’ for Liverpool star

MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly made a shock move to beat Tottenham to the signing of Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo. The Sky Blues got their Premier League season off to a winning start as they came from behind beat Bournemouth yesterday. Cody Gakpo is wanted by Manchester City Credit: Shutterstock Editorial But City boss Enzo Maresca, who was appointed as Pep Guardiola’s successor during the summer, is in the market for more attacking reinforcements. And the Sky Blues are threatening to hijack Tottenham’s move for Gakpo, 27, in the final days of the transfer window. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Fabrizio Romano reports City have begun talks with the Dutchman’s camp over a surprise switch to the Etihad Stadium. But Tottenham are still in active discussions with Gakpo and personal terms have already been agreed. The former PSV Eindhoven talisman found the net in Liverpool’s last-gasp draw with Newcastle yesterday. Gakpo was named in the Merseyside giants’ starting line-up despite ongoing uncertainty over his future. And Liverpool chief Andoni Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot in the dugout in June, still has the livewire in his plans. But City are hoping to lure Gakpo away from Anfield before the transfer window slams shut. Most read in Sport More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now