World Cup star Cody Gakpo would be perfect for Liverpool or Manchester United, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
The Reliable Reporter is also adamant that the time is right for the striker to make the move to a Premier League club as the January transfer window approaches.
When asked about the ideal fit for the Dutch star, Di Marzio told SoccerNews: “At Manchester United or Liverpool.
“He fits perfectly with Klopp’s style of play at Liverpool. But perhaps even better at Manchester United, now that they no longer have access to Cristiano Ronaldo.
There is room for a player like him and for Gakpo now is the right time to move to the Premier League.”
Both clubs have been strongly linked with the Dutchman, although Erik ten Hag’s interest is known to date back to the summer, when personal terms were agreed with Gakpo.
Unfortunately, United were unable to sign both Antony and the PSV Eindhoven man and, with his team devoid of left-footed attackers, the Brazilian was the priority.
An impressive World Cup has seen interest in Gakpo rise significantly, and its price quickly followed suit.
However, United’s dearth of attacking options, further compounded by the dramatic departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, makes the goalscorer almost a necessary addition to the team.
And while many would prefer a true number nine to join Ten Hag’s ranks, Gakpo is as much of a goal guarantee as there is in world football right now.
He scored the first goal in all three of the Netherlands’ group stage games, continuing a run of form that has seen him score nine goals and provide twelve assists in just fourteen Eredivisie appearances this season.
United, meanwhile, have a goal difference of zero going into the resumption of their domestic campaign, having scored just twenty goals, fewer than all but one team in the top half of the Premier League.
