For Tottenham, the attraction is obvious.
He has long looked like the sort of attacker coaches trust because he can solve more than one problem. If a manager wants pace from the left, link play through the middle or a forward who can drift between roles, Gakpo fits that brief. Reports suggest Tottenham believe that versatility could sharpen their attack and deepen a squad chasing more punch in the final third.
This is where the story becomes more complicated. Liverpool may be willing to listen, but only if they can bring in cover first.
Other reports suggest the club are still active in the market for attacking reinforcements, and that matters. Selling a proven senior forward without a replacement in place would leave Liverpool taking a sizeable risk, especially in a long season where options across the front line are vital.
That is why this feels speculative rather than advanced. Interest is one thing; a deal structure that works for both clubs is another.
Pedulla’s claim that Tottenham “want both of them” points to a broader recruitment push rather than a one-off gamble. Spurs appear to be targeting flexibility and depth, not just a headline name.
The next step is clear: watch Liverpool’s incoming business. If they land the forward they want, the door for Gakpo could open. Until then, this looks like one of the more intriguing subplots of the window rather than its next completed deal.