Liverpool on verge of having TWO stars pilfered by Spurs: report

Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterLiverpool are on the verge of having two stars complete moves to the North London club this summer.Tottenham Hotspur, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, are making moves to ensure such a scenario does not play out again.Conversely, or not so much so, the 2024/25 Premier League victors are looking to get back to winning ways under new boss Andoni Iraola, after Arne Slot delivered a torrid sophomore campaign at Anfield.Play our free match predictor and win �1kLiverpool on verge of having TWO stars pilfered by Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Andoni Iraola's first campaignLiverpool's Andy Robertson departed from Anfield at the end of the 2025/26 season, ending a nine-year spell with the Reds.The Scot, currently playing at the 2026 World Cup, could be joined in London by a fellow Red, also lighting it up on the world stage. You may like Liverpool to move for shock Tottenham flop, as relegation looms: report Major Liverpool transfer back on after failed January move: report Key Tottenham Hotspur man gears up for London exit regardless of relegation outcome Cody Gakpo, currently enjoying a solid 2026 World Cup campaign with three goal involvements for the Netherlands, could join his former team-mate at Tottenham Hotspur next season.According to a report from TEAMtalk, the North London club are in discussions with Liverpool regarding the Dutchman's future.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.This arrives after the Reds signed Spain's Victor Munoz, a young but exciting La Liga talent who could rival Gakpo on the left flank.It also arrives after Spurs' long-time pursuit of Manchester City player Savinho, with the North London club now, reportedly, weighing up the benefits of a move for Gakpo instead.The Dutchman, who endured a poor season individually under fellow countryman Slot in 2025/26, is concerned about his starter status, or lack thereof, at Liverpool under his new Basque boss. What to read next 'My question for Andy Robertson is, why Tottenham?' Former Liverpool star casts doubt on Reds defender's next move Tottenham Hotspur have gentleman's agreement to sell star player to Real Madrid or Barcelona: report Andoni Iraola plots rescue mission with first Liverpool transfer as former Bournemouth star wanted: report The signing of Munoz was personally pushed for by Iraola, making it unclear as to whether Gakpo's future lies in being a starting or rotational player.Mohamed Salah's departure also raises alarm bells, with Gakpo's best years coming under the Egyptian's guidance, and his form dropping significantly without his wing partner performing to the usual level last season.Despite this, Liverpool's 'out-of-form' stars could be amongst the most intriguing transfers of the 2026 summer window.Almost every player who performed poorly under Slot last season has seen a significant upturn in form at international level, with Gakpo being no exception.For now, the Dutchman's future remains undecided, but Spurs are probing and could see two experienced Liverpool players in their team next year.TOPICSCody GakpoAndy RobertsonLiverpoolTottenham HotspurScotlandNetherlandsPremier LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.