Tottenham Hotspur are actively trying to sign Cody Gakpo and Franco Mastantuono from Liverpool and Real Madrid, respectively, according to reports, as Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi plans to make as many as eight new additions to his squad.<\/p>\n
Spurs<\/a> have already made three major signings so far in the summer transfer window, with Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke\u00a0all joining the north London club.<\/p>\n Tottenham are not going to stop there, though, with manager De Zerbi<\/a> determined to get the team back to competing for the Champions League places in the Premier League table next season.<\/p>\n The Italian manager wants to enhance Tottenham\u2019s attack, with Liverpool winger Gakpo<\/a> and Madrid star Mastantuono now on the north London club\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n Tottenham are already in talks with Liverpool over Gakpo<\/a>, who could leave the Reds this summer.<\/p>\n Why De Zerbi wants Cody Gakpo at Tottenham<\/p>\n According to TuttoSport<\/a>, De Zerbi is personally keen on a summer deal for the Netherlands international winger, who is starring at the ongoing 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n READ: Man Utd directly tell Real Madrid midfielder\u2019s \u2018agents\u2019 about \u2018strong interest\u2019 in signing him<\/a><\/p>\n While claiming that \u2018Tottenham\u00a0have eight signings lined up\u2019, the Italian publication has reported: \u2018De Zerbi would like to sign striker\u00a0Cody Gakpo, who risks losing his focus in Liverpool\u2019s new project led by Iraola.<\/p>\n \u2018That\u2019s why the first phone calls have already been made from London in an attempt to secure him.<\/p>\n \u2018In\u00a0De Zerbi\u2019s\u00a04-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation, the Dutchman would be perfect as\u00a0an attacking winger on the left flank.<\/p>\n \u2018The same position he plays for Ronald Koeman\u2019s national team: allowing him to target hapless defenders with his deadly runs, but also to cut back to shoot with his preferred foot (the right).\u2019<\/p>\n Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, though, has said that Liverpool have not made a final decision on Gakpo\u2019s future<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Real Madrid XI under Jose Mourinho if Florentino Perez pulls off \u20ac433m triple deal<\/a><\/p>\n Romano said on his\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0on Monday evening: \u201cThere is an appreciation from Tottenham for Cody Gakpo.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s true. He is one of the players they appreciate.<\/p>\n \u201cI told you in a video I think here a few weeks ago that the situation on Gakpo was moving because there are clubs interested.<\/p>\n \u201cBut this story about Cody Gakpo completely depends on what Liverpool want to do.<\/p>\n \u201cLiverpool are yet to decide anything.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the moment, (Liverpool) are not opening doors to his exit.<\/p>\n \u201cAlso, very happy with his performances at the World Cup, so Liverpool, the club, together with a new coach, Andoni Iraola, they will be deciding together about Gakpo and will make a plan to decide about Cody Gakpo.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the moment, the doors are not open, so Liverpool are not negotiating for an exit of Gakpo.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is interest from Tottenham, but waiting to understand what Liverpool will decide to do for the Dutch winger.\u201d<\/p>\n Gakpo joined Liverpool <\/a>from PSV in January 2023 for a fee up to \u20ac50million (\u00a343m).<\/p>\n Tottenham also interested in Franco Mastantuono<\/p>\n Sport<\/a> has reported Tottenham\u2019s desire to sign Mastantuono, too.<\/p>\n The Barcelona-leaning Catalan publication has reported that new Madrid manager Jose Mourinho \u2018does not count on\u2019 \u2018Mastantuono \u2018in his new project and has made this clear to\u2019 his bosses at Estadio Bernabeu.<\/p>\n