Manchester City’s £80m bid for Cody Gakpo nears collapse

Manchester City’s proposed £80m transfer of Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is now close to falling through, according to BBC Sport. The deal, which would have seen Gakpo join City’s attacking lineup, appears to be stalling as negotiations falter. With the collapse imminent, City will need to revisit its transfer strategy and potentially seek other targets to fill the gap left by Gakpo’s departure. Liverpool, meanwhile, retains the forward and can continue to rely on his pace and finishing in the Premier League campaign. The outcome will influence both clubs’ squad plans and wage structures for the upcoming season.