Manchester City's proposed £80m deadline-day move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to falling through, with the Reds now expected to keep the Netherlands international unless they can secure a replacement winger before Tuesday's transfer deadline. Liverpool had been willing to sell Gakpo provided they could bring in another attacking player, but their pursuits of alternative targets have stalled, leaving the deal in doubt.

Liverpool completed an up-to-£123m signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain on Monday, but still wanted a further attacker before sanctioning Gakpo's exit. Attempts to sign Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr have both been complicated by valuation disagreements. With the Gakpo deal faltering, City are now expected to turn their attention to Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, 26, who had been expected to join Tottenham but could instead move to the Etihad.