Roberto De Zerbi’s comments about an incoming transfer ‘bomba’ make a lot more sense after a Tottenham insider shared the audacious move the Lilywhites are plotting next.Earlier this week, De Zerbi stated that ‘now we have another bomba’, which got Spurs fans really excited, with many on social media speculating over which player the Italian could be talking about.De Zerbi walked back his bomba comments a bit in his press conference on Friday, but did confirm that he expects two or three more signings to arrive at N17 before the window slams shut.It turns out that the North London club are indeed looking to make a marquee attacking signing, as they plot a raid of a Premier League rival.Photo by Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesCody Gakpo is now ‘a leading contender’ to join TottenhamEarlier in the summer, Fabrizio Romano said that Tottenham are ones to watch in the race for Liverpool star Cody Gakpo.Paul O’Keefe has now taken to social media to confirm that the Netherlands international has emerged as a leading candidate to reinforce the Spurs frontline ahead of the season.The Tottenham insider also confirmed in a subsequent post that the Lilywhites’ pursuit of Gakpo does not affect their pursuit of Man City’s Savinho.O’Keefe first wrote on X: “Cody Gakpo now a leading contender as Tottenham look to add to their attacking options”, before adding in response to a Spurs fan: “As far as I understand it’s in addition to Savinho.”Cody Gakpo now a leading contender as Tottenham look to add to their attacking options #THFC— Paul O Keefe (@pokeefe1) August 1, 2026As far as I understand it's in addition to Savinho.— Paul O Keefe (@pokeefe1) August 1, 2026Spurs will have to spend big to land GakpoIt was reported by TEAMtalk in June that Gakpo’s representatives were exploring options for a summer move, as the 27-year-old is concerned about falling down Andoni Iraola’s pecking order.Some sources subsequently suggested that Spurs are preparing a mammoth £73.5m offer for the Dutchman, who scored nine times and provided six assists for the Reds across all competitions last term.However, other journalists have denied that Gakpo is trying to manufacture a departure from Anfield this summer.READ MORE: Tottenham identify three Eli Junior Kroupi alternatives, including World Cup winnerThe post Tottenham zero in on £73.5m attacking target, could be the De Zerbi ‘bomba’ appeared first on Spurs Web.