Manchester City has an agreement with Cody Gakpo's staff, awaiting the green light from Liverpool to progress with the negotiations. The club has prepared an offer for the Dutch forward, reportedly worth £85 million. Liverpool is waiting to find a suitable replacement before authorizing Gakpo's departure, having recently signed Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for £123 million. Manchester City won 4-1 against Crystal Palace, and the agreement with Gakpo's staff is a significant step forward in the transfer negotiations. The club's preparation and the offer made suggest that Manchester City is serious about signing Gakpo.