{
  "id": 3947053,
  "title": "Blockbuster: Liverpool star positioned to follow Cody Gakpo to Man City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/blockbuster-liverpool-star-positioned-to-follow-cody-gakpo-to-man-city",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/blockbuster-liverpool-star-positioned-cody-110500400.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City are eyeing Liverpool stars Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister as the transfer window closes next week. Cody Gakpo is expected to leave Liverpool after Bradley Barcola's move to Liverpool. The Dutchman's position has been lost ahead of the season, with Tottenham Hotspur interested in him. Liverpool set an asking price of around £70m for Gakpo, although Tottenham may pay this amount. Manchester City has set its sights on Gakpo and Mac Allister, potentially making a bid this weekend. However, Mac Allister could be a backup option for City if Enzo Fernandez proves difficult to sign. Liverpool might consider selling Mac Allister for a significant price, as his contract expires in 2028 and his performance this season was disappointing. While it's unlikely that Liverpool would weaken their midfield further, they may view it as an opportunity to overhaul their squad. A blockbuster transfer involving two Liverpool players moving to Manchester City could be the highlight of the window, but much depends on negotiations in the coming days.",
  "summary": "Manchester City are considering two Liverpool stars in the final days of the transfer window. Cody Gakpo isn't the only one.Liverpool are open to selling players ahead of the transfer window's close n...",
  "key_points": [
    "Liverpool targeting Cody Gakpo transfer, asking price around £70m",
    "Manchester City interested in Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister",
    "Mac Allister could be backup option if Enzo Fernandez hard to sign"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}