Manchester United have started talks with PSV Eindhoven over a deal to sign Dutch international Cody Gakpo in the upcoming January transfer window, according to a report in The Mirror.
Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign an attacker to bolster their squad in the January transfer window following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the club. Cristiano Ronaldo left the club in November this year after Manchester United terminated his contract by mutual consent.
The decision to part ways with Cristiano Ronaldo came after the Portuguese superstar sat down for an explosive exclusive interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticized the club and its manager, Erik ten Hag, among many others.
Erik ten Hag is reportedly interested in signing an attacker following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the club and is said to be interested in signing Cody Gakpo, who also attracted transfer interest from Manchester United last summer.
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Manchester United open talks with PSV Eindhoven as they seek a deal to sign Cody Gakpo
Manchester United ultimately did not sign Cody Gakpo in the 2022 summer transfer window after signing Antony, their preferred attacking target, from Ajax.
However, he could be a Manchester United player before the end of the January transfer window. According to The Mirror, the Red Devils have opened talks with PSV about a move for the highly-skilled attacker.
The report also claims that PSV are prepared to part ways with Cody Gakpo for less than £50m due to looming financial troubles.
Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo has been impressive for PSV in the 22/23 season. The 23-year-old has amassed 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 appearances in all competitions for PSV in the 22/23 season.
He was also impressive for the Netherlands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Cody Gakpo scored three goals for the Netherlands in the last edition of FIFA’s flagship event, one in each of the three Group A matches. The Netherlands in Qatar 2022. Argentina eliminated them in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo has three more years left on his current contract with PSV. He signed a contract extension with the Dutch team in January 2022 and his current contract with the club runs until 2026.
