According to reports, Arsenal have shown the ‘most concrete interest’ in Cody Gakpo from PSV but the player has been warned against joining the Gunners.
Gakpo has shone for PSV in recent years. He progressed through their academy and he made his senior debut during the 2017/18 campaign.
This season has been the player’s best on a personal level. He has contributed with nine goals and 13 assists from his 23 Eredivisie appearances.
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The player is reportedly valued at €40m. PSV Fans (via Sport Witness) are claiming that Arsenal have shown the ‘most concrete’ interest in Gakpo.
Liverpool and Man City are named as candidates to sign him but the Gunners are at the ‘front of the queue’.
But Dutch analyst Aad de Mos has encouraged Gakpo to stay at PSV for another year:
“If I was his agent, I would extend the contract at PSV,” De Mos said
“He is injury prone, has to prove himself immediately. I think it is too dangerous if he would go now. If he ends up on the bench, he might miss the World Cup. I think he should stay another year.
“It’s up to his management and Gakpo himself whether they can resist a big contract. Maybe they will give him guarantees, but in reality, that is never the case. If you don’t perform, they can’t draft you. There is huge competition.
“He still needs to become consistent and get that stability. I think one thing is very important: that he comes in an attacking team. Arsenal is a good one for that. Bayern Munich too, for sure.”
Elsewhere, according to reports, Arsenal defender Cedric Soares has ‘no interest in leaving’ the club this summer amid interest from Newcastle United.
It was revealed earlier this week that the Magpies are interested in the full-back. Porto are said to have put in a bid of around €5m for him.
The 30-year-old joined Arsenal in 2020 from Southampton. He signed for the Gunners on loan before his…
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