Manchester City's ambitious £80m bid for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is reportedly on the brink of collapse. City had initiated discussions with Liverpool for the Netherlands international, with the Reds open to a sale if a replacement could be secured.
Liverpool recently completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee potentially reaching £123m. However, the Anfield club would still seek another attacking player should Gakpo depart. Attempts to sign Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr have faced valuation issues.
Consequently, Liverpool is now expected to retain the 27-year-old Gakpo, unless a deal for a new winger can be revived before Tuesday's transfer deadline. City, meanwhile, has shown interest in Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, 26, and may now turn their attention to the Senegal international following the latest developments regarding Gakpo.