PSV boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy has admitted his team may struggle to retain the services of Liverpool-linked Cody Gakpo if they receive the right offer in January or at the end of the season.
The Dutch winger has been in excellent form for the Eindhoven-based side this term and also impressed for his national team at the World Cup in Qatar despite being knocked out of the tournament at the quarter-final stage.
The 23-year-old has been a target for the Reds before, according to a tweet from Voetbal’s Marco Timmer, and Manchester United are also believed to be keeping an eye on the attacker.
“If I have the option, I prefer the summer, but it can also be now,” Van Nistelrooy told Voetbal International (via GOAL). “You just know there comes a time when you can’t say no.”
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The former United striker knows that when the European giants knock on their star’s door, PSV are going to have a real task on their hands to retain his services.
So far this season for the Eredivisie side, Gakpo has scored 13 goals and registered 17 assists in 24 appearances (in all competitions).
He has also captained his team numerous times this term, showing that he can be a true leader despite his tender age.
Although Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota are out through injury at the moment, Jurgen Klopp is well supplied in the attacking department and we believe that adding reinforcements to our midfield will be the German’s main priority.
However, if the opportunity to sign Gakpo arises, it’s one we shouldn’t pass up.
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