Leeds United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven.
The Dutch international has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past and it appears he is now ‘bound for Elland Road’.
According to a report from the MirrorManchester United were interested in securing the 23-year-old’s services in January, but Leeds have now moved ahead of their rivals.
Apparently, the Whites have already ‘agreed personal terms’ with the player and will now start talks with his club. PSV are believed to be demanding £30m for the talented young winger.
Gakpo has been exceptional for PSV Eindhoven over the past year and has the potential to become a top-class Premier League player in the long term. It will be interesting to see how Leeds fit him into their starting lineup during the second half of the season.
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The likes of Jack Harrison, Rodrigo and Luis Sinisterra have all done reasonably well and Gakpo will have to work his way into the starting eleven.
Manchester United would surely have also benefited from a signing like Gakpo to bolster their attacking options, with Cristiano Ronaldo in doubt, while Jadon Sancho hasn’t really lived up to the hype since moving to Old Trafford.
Gakpo showed his quality with 21 goals and 15 assists in all competitions last season. He too has managed to start the current season in top form and already has 12 goals and 10 assists in all competitions.
