Tottenham Hotspur are looking to complete an ambitious deal for Cody Gakpo, but Liverpool are not making a deal easy.While Cody Gakpo has allegedly signalled a willingness to move to Tottenham, the Reds are not particularly keen on letting him go.It appears that Spurs may have their work cut out to convince the Merseyside club to sell the wing-forward, who is part of Andoni Iraola’s plans for the new season.According to some sources, the Lilywhites would have to pay £72m to prise the Netherlands international away from Anfield, but it appears they are not deterred by the price tag.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesTottenham ready to ‘step up’ efforts to land Cody GakpoFabrizio Romano has indicated that Spurs are ready to step up their pursuit of the 27-year-old, and claims that the negotiations could enter ‘key stages’ soon.However, he also adds that a deal could depend on the fee Spurs offer, as Gakpo has not been transfer-listed by Liverpool.Romano wrote on X: “Tottenham plan to step up their efforts to try sign Cody Gakpo as talks will enter into key stages soon. Gakpo, option in addition to Savinho who remains another top target. Deal depends on LFC intentions/price as Gakpo’s not on exit list.”🚨⚪️ Tottenham plan to step up their efforts to try sign Cody Gakpo as talks will enter into key stages soon.Gakpo, option in addition to Savinho who remains another top target.Deal depends on #LFC intentions/price as Gakpo’s not on exit list.🎥 https://t.co/JPN9WQrfnA pic.twitter.com/bHfofToeJE— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 3, 2026Spurs and De Zerbi are doubling down on Premier League experienceEvery single one of Tottenham’s six summer signings boasts vast Premier League experience, and it appears that trend is set to continue.Savinho, Gakpo and Omar Marmoush, who is also on De Zerbi’s radar, are all proven commodities in the English top-flight and are thus capable of hitting the ground running at N17.It appears that proven Premier League experience is a non-negotiable for De Zerbi and Spurs, even if it means that those signings come with a premium.READ MORE: Mikey Moore has Premier League interest but a ‘preferred’ loan move emerges for Tottenham starletThe post ‘Soon’ – Fabrizio Romano provides big update on Tottenham talks for Cody Gakpo appeared first on Spurs Web.