Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Liverpool could add two new wingers to their squad before the summer transfer window closes.
The activity remains tied to ongoing squad reshuffling, with key departures and high-profile arrivals still being actively negotiated across Europe.
Liverpool could sign two wingers before window shuts
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According to the transfer expert, speaking on his YouTube channel, Liverpool are exploring the possibility of bringing in two wide attackers over the final fortnight of the window.
However, a major catalyst for this potential double swoop hinges on Cody Gakpo’s potential move to Tottenham.
Tottenham remain heavily interested in signing Gakpo as a top priority. While personal terms between Gakpo and Spurs present no hurdle, the two clubs have yet to finalise a financial agreement.
Should Gakpo finalise his exit to North London, Liverpool plan to immediately reinvest those funds into reinforcing their wide attacking options.
Crucially, Romano clarified that highly-rated 17-year-old talent Rio Ngumoha will remain at Liverpool regardless of any incoming or outgoing transfers.
“Liverpool could add two wingers to the squad if Cody Gakpo goes to Tottenham. Tottenham are still working on Gakpo today. There’s a lot of rumors in the media about Gakpo, but nothing has really changed yet — in the sense that Tottenham want to sign Gakpo, that’s not in doubt. Gakpo is a top target for the club, 100%. But now they still need to find a financial agreement.
At the moment, the situation with Gakpo in terms of player terms is not a problem — personal terms are not going to be an issue between Gakpo and Tottenham. It’s not that terms have been agreed or haven’t been agreed; it’s the same as with Barcola: no problem Barcola–Liverpool, no problem Gakpo–Tottenham in terms of personal agreement. Then club to club, there is still work…
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