Spurs want to sign second Liverpool star after Andy Robertson to spark transfer domino effect
Tottenham want to seal the signing of a second Liverpool player after completing a move for Andy Robertson - and it could spark a Europe-wide domino effect.
Spurs confirmed on Friday afternoon that Robertson would join the club from July 1 following the expiry of his Liverpool contract.
The Scotland captain, who is currently preparing to lead his nation out at this summer's World Cup, won nine trophies during his nine-year spell at Anfield.
His departure was announced ahead of the final game of the Premier League season and it has long been expected that he would move to Spurs.
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According to reports, Liverpool will not buy a replacement for Robertson and will instead keep Kostas Tsimikas at the club following his return from a season-long loan at Roma.
But Spurs' interest in another Reds star could blow their transfer window wide open.
According to Dutch outlet SoccerNews.nl, Roberto De Zerbi's side have expressed interest in signing forward Cody Gakpo, with Spurs already planning an approach.
Gakpo signed a new long-term contract to remain at Anfield last summer, but the same outlet claimed on Thursday that he had submitted a transfer request.
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It is said that the 27-year-old 'does not see a future' at Liverpool following the sacking of previous manager Arne Slot, who was replaced by Andoni Iraola on Thursday.
Gakpo was one of Slot's most trusted players and he started 33 league games last season.
Liverpool set for potential domino effect
His exit would potentially solve a major dilemma for Liverpool, as it would unlock extra funds to target the signing of a new winger.
Sky Sports reported on Thursday that they had approached RB Leipzig over the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, with the 19-year-old valued at £120 million.
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested in Diomande - and the French giants could turn their attention towards Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez if a move falls through.
Barcelona's interest in Alvarez is already public knowledge, with Atletico having criticised their Spanish rivals over the pursuit of the forward on social media.
That domino effect, therefore, could stretch as far as Manchester United, who are still in limbo regarding Marcus Rashford's future.
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The England forward's season-long loan at Barca expires on June 30 and, as things stand, he will return to Old Trafford once he comes back from World Cup duty.
If Barca miss out on Alvarez, though, that could prompt a permanent deal for Rashford being wrapped up fairly quickly - and leave United with additional money to fund their transfer plans this summer under the permanent management of Michael Carrick.
Topics: Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Premier League, Transfers
Ryan Smart