TV presenter Hans Kraay Jr has said that Manchester United is likely to be Cody Gakpo’s next destination in January.
A recent report indicated that both the club’s hierarchy and Erik ten Hag were in sync with each other and were set to make a move in January for the Dutch international.
A Football Insider exclusive also detailed that the Red Devils have a master deal with Gakpo and his representatives ahead of a winter transfer.
With the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ten Hag’s need for a high-quality goalscorer has become more urgent and the position cannot go unaddressed.
The United boss is said to be a big fan of the versatile Gakpo and sees him as a good fit for the style of play he wants to implement at Old Trafford.
Any move by Gakpo is likely to only take place after the World Cup, where the striker is enjoying an excellent tournament.
So far, he has scored twice for the Dutch.
Hans Kraay Jr told ESPN about Gakpo’s situation: “Gakpo is gone. PSV are not going to keep him, and he can’t keep him anymore”.
“Gakpo will soon be playing in the Premier League. The possibility of it being Manchester United is now much higher because Cristiano Ronaldo left.”
“They have even more money available. In Liverpool, assistant Pepijn Lijnders is delighted with him, so he goes after Jürgen Klopp. Yes, Gakpo is gone.”
Hans Kraay Jr’s confirmation of Lijnder’s admiration for Gakpo lines up with a report that also conveyed Liverpool’s interest in the 23-year-old back in January.
Hopefully United can move quickly and shield themselves from the prying eyes of the highly talented attacker.
