{
  "id": 3265030,
  "title": "Journalist: Liverpool have rejected £60m bid for forward",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/journalist-liverpool-have-rejected-60m-bid-for-forward",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T12:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/journalist-liverpool-rejected-60m-bid-125000608.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool have rejected a £60 million bid for forward Cody Gakpo, according to journalist Mounir Boualin of SoccerNews.nl. The Dutch international remains a target for Tottenham Hotspur, who are reportedly preparing a higher offer for the player. Manchester City's interest in Gakpo further complicates Liverpool's decision-making process. Cody's contract extension with Liverpool just 12 months ago also adds weight to his decision. Despite Tottenham's persistence, Liverpool must weigh the potential loss of a versatile player who can operate in multiple positions for their team. The club must consider the impact on their squad depth and their ability to secure a suitable replacement before making their final decision.",
  "summary": "Tottenham refuse to abandon Gakpo pursuitLiverpool are approaching the final days of the summer transfer window with an increasingly difficult decision to make over Cody Gakpo.Tottenham Hotspur are un...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Journalist reveals why Liverpool have abandoned their pursuit of PSG forward",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/journalist-reveals-why-liverpool-have-abandoned-their-pursuit-of-psg",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:25:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}