Transfer: Manchester United eye a Gakpo move from PSV

In recent weeks, several Premier League teams have been keeping an eye on PSV star Cody Gakpo.

Southampton and Manchester United both shown a lot of interest in the 23-year-old, but a transfer never happened.

The Red Devils could now make a comeback for the Netherlands international, but they would face stiff opposition.

More than half of the Premier League clubs were represented at the match between Ajax and PSV, with Gakpo being the star attraction, according to 90Min.

Cody Gakpo’s stats

In just 13 matches in the top level, the nine-cap international has contributed to 21 goals in the Eredivisie in 2022–23.

Gakpo would be sold for the proper price, according to prior reports, and the PSV board made assurances to the winger in the event that a top club expressed interest in signing him.

Given that the star from Eindhoven still has three years left on his deal, any payment would probably need to be in excess of £35 million.

Given the intense interest in signing Gakpo, there might be some moves made in January to try to sign the highly regarded teenager.

Other transfer rumors

Before selling their stakes in the company, Liverpool’s owners intend to give the club a farewell gift by signing midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, according to Marca

According to Sky Italia, Rafael Leao and AC Milan’s contract negotiations have run into another roadblock, which increases Chelsea’s prospects of signing the Portugal international at the end of the current campaign.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, 33, has made it clear that he has no desire to leave Bundesliga team Bayern Munich, despite Manchester United’s genuine interest in signing him in January. 

When Youri Tielemans’ contract with Leicester City expires in 2023, Arsenal will be the front-runner over Barcelona in the campaign to recruit him. 

Danilo’s £86 million release clause is still being used by Palmeiras as a reason why the Gunners won’t pay it, despite their plans to sign the Brazilian midfielder. 

After the two teams were paired up against one another in the Champions League’s round of 16, Antonio Conte has thwarted AC Milan’s attempts to acquire Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga. 

Adrien Rabiot’s contract is up for renewal with Juventus, but they are concerned that Premier League clubs will outbid them for his services given that he is free to discuss moving abroad in January. 

Matheus Franca, an 18-year-old midfielder for Flamengo, is wanted by Manchester City, who is considering making a €35 million offer for him.

Real Madrid executives have expressed concerns about the health of the team’s defense following their first loss of the year and may attempt to bolster in the January transfer market. 

AC Milan is interested in Alejandro Balde, although Barcelona intends to extend his contract soon.