Signing Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is not expected to prove straightforward for Tottenham, as Roberto De Zerbi’s side begin work on a deal for the Dutchman.Multiple reports have claimed over the last few days that Gakpo has emerged as one of Spurs’ top attacking targets in the final month of the transfer window. It was even said that Spurs were thinking about placing a £73.5m bid.It was revealed over the weekend that Tottenham had received encouragement from Gakpo’s camp after enquiring about a potential move to N17.However, the same update revealed that the Lilywhites received no encouragement from Liverpool, who are planning for the new season with the 27-year-old as a part of Andoni Iraola’s squad.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesLiverpool have ‘no plans’ to sell Cody Gakpo to TottenhamThis information has now been backed up by The Daily Mail, who reveal that the Merseyside club have no interest in selling the Dutchman, despite Spurs making their interest known.It is explained that the Reds want to strengthen rather than weaken their forward line and are continuing to work on a deal for £145m-rated Bradley Barcola.Even though Gakpo had a poor season by his standards during 2025-25, netting only nine times, he is still said to be ‘highly valued’ by Liverpool.Interestingly, though, the report adds that “it would take a huge sum to change Liverpool’s stance”, which indicates that the Reds’ stance may not be a hardline one.How much do Spurs need to pay for Gakpo?In this report, The Mail do not say what would constitute ‘a huge sum’ for the Netherlands international, but other sources have speculated on the Reds’ asking price.According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool are expected to demand £72m for Gakpo’s signature this summer.If the Lilywhites pay that sum, it would be the third time this summer that their previous transfer record coming into the current window (£65m for Dominic Solanke) had been broken.READ MORE: How a Pedro Porro phone call helped Tottenham sign £85m Mateus FernandesThe post Liverpool’s stance on selling £72m Cody Gakpo to Tottenham revealed appeared first on Spurs Web.