Newcastle Interested in Signing Liverpool Forward Cody Gakpo

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Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Newcastle are showing an interest in signing a Liverpool star ahead of the summer transfer window, with the player's future in doubt.

The Magpies need to ensure they have a strong summer window after a disappointing 2025/26 campaign, which saw them finish in the bottom half of the Premier League.

Eddie Howe's side have notoriously struggled to deal with playing in Europe, finding it difficult to deal with the hectic fixture schedule.

Last summer, Newcastle spent significantly to improve their playing squad, but it's safe to say that a host of the new additions failed to make the impact desired.

Newcastle need to ensure that their recruitment improves if they want to head back in the right direction.

Newcastle United are looking to sign a striker this summer, with a Real Madrid star on their radar.

According to a report from Caught Offside, Newcastle are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo ahead of the summer transfer window.

The report claims that Tottenham are prepared to pay in the region of £60m for the Dutch international, with the North London club leading the race ahead of Newcastle.

Gakpo's future at Anfield is in doubt after a dip in form during the 2025-2026 season. Liverpool are likely looking to improve their attack and options in the summer transfer window, which could push Gakpo further down the pecking order.

Gakpo, described as 'elite', does have multiple options if he wants to leave Liverpool this summer, but it remains to be seen whether he is keen on an exit.

Newcastle need to bring in reinforcements all over the pitch during the summer transfer window, not just in attack.

It's also up to Howe to platform these players correctly, as he struggled to get the best out of the likes of Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade during the 2025-2026 season.

It's certainly been a collective effort in terms of Newcastle's struggles of late, with the recruitment behind the scenes needing improvement and Howe's management also making an impact.

It's an incredibly important window for the Magpies as they need to start to head back in the right direction immediately.