Manchester United will hold talks over a proposed move for No 1 transfer target Cody Gakpo in the coming days, with PSV set to demand £50m for the forward who continues to excel for Holland at the World Cup
- Manchester United will hold talks over their proposed move for Cody Gakpo
- The Holland star has excelled during the World Cup, scoring three goals so far
- United are looking for a forward following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo
- Both Leeds United and Southampton attempted to sign Gakpo in the summer
- Gakpo’s club PSV Eindhoven are expected to value him at around £50million
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Manchester United are to hold talks in the coming days over their proposed move for Holland international forward Cody Gakpo.
The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has left United requiring another goalscorer and PSV Eindhoven’s Gakpo is emerging as their No 1 target.
The 23-year-old, who is expected to start for Holland against Argentina on Friday, has scored three goals during the World Cup and has been utilised as a central striker by coach Louis van Gaal.
Gakpo himself has hinted he is interested in a move to Old Trafford after he said he would ‘think about’ the potential switch.
Man United will hold talks in the coming days over their proposed move for Cody Gakpo
He was on United’s list in the summer, and indeed they held tentative talks with PSV in August, but ultimately prioritised the £82million signing of winger Anthony from Ajax.
Leeds United and Southampton both made bids to sign Gakpo in the final throes of the summer window but he opted to stay and gain more regular game time in Holland while waiting for future offers from clubs challenging for Champions League football. Van Gaal also advised him to stay to protect his place in Holland’s World Cup squad.
That decision looks to have paid off for PSV with 6ft 4ins Gakpo scoring 13 goals so far this season and his value increasing with his exploits in Qatar.
The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has left United requiring another goalscorer and PSV Eindhoven’s Gakpo is emerging as their No 1 target
Gakpo has enjoyed a fine season for his club so far this season and is valued at around £50m
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