Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse

Manchester City's £80m bid for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is on the verge of falling through. Discussions between the two clubs have been progressing, with Liverpool willing to sell Gakpo on the condition that they can sign a replacement. On Monday, Liverpool strengthened their squad by signing France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a staggering £123m.

However, with Gakpo set to leave, Liverpool have indicated their interest in another attacking player. The club had been targeting Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr, but both players have presented valuation challenges. With the transfer deadline looming on Tuesday, Liverpool appear set to retain Gakpo unless they can rekindle talks for a new winger.

City, meanwhile, have bolstered their squad by agreeing a £65m deal with Everton for winger Iliman Ndiaye. The Senegal international was previously linked with a move to Tottenham, but Ndiaye is now expected to sign for City under manager Enzo Maresca.