Cody Gakpo

Cody Gakpo has admitted he is far more likely to remain with PSV Eindhoven this ...

I'm open for a cup of coffee with the management - or coffee for them and water for me. Despite Gakpo's good form, PSV failed to seal an automatic Champions League spot and have instead been battling through the play-offs this summer. We'll see how it goes."

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is keen on signing £35m-rated Cody Gakpo, who scored 21 goals in 47 games last season, to boost his attack; ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. It will surprise no one when I say this is a player Erik ten Hag knows, as I said it is the manager driving their recruitment process. "Ruud van Nistelrooy being in the PSV dugout might help smooth matters. This is another player where you wonder why United didn't try this earlier. He is represented by SEG, who also represent Ten Hag. "Had this been done at the start of the window, it would have been a different story, that wouldn't have been as critical."

Ten Hag seeking to strengthen squad in final weeks of the window.

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Manchester United have turned their attention to signing Arsenal target and PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo, according to ESPN.

He has the credentials that would suit the tactical system under Ten Hag. Most recently, he was linked with Arsenal but the Gunners are yet to make an approach. He is gifted with pace on the counter-attack, and has also excelled with his dribbling and ability to make key passes on top of his impressive finishing skills in front of goal.

Cody Gakpo has responded favourably to Manchester United's approach and would welcome a move to Old Trafford this summer.

PSV are willing to accept an offer in the region of £35m – less than half what Ajax were demanding for Antony – though United are not the only Premier League side interested in Gakpo with Arsenal among the clubs also linked with moves. Although the Red Devils have yet to open formal talks with his representatives, there are no fears that he would prefer to stay at PSV – where he has a guaranteed starting berth – ahead of this winter’s World Cup. According to The Telegraph, Gakpo has welcomed United’s interest and would be keen to link up with countryman Ten Hag at Old Trafford.