PSV Eindhoven will resist interest in Manchester United target Cody Gakpo in the January transfer window and have significantly increased their asking price, according to reports....CONTINUE READING
The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has increased the club’s need for another forward and the Holland international is high on their list of targets.
After spending more than £220 million in the summer, United were not intending to part with significant money in the January window. However, it is understood that they could look to make a move should a target become available.
Erik ten Hag, the United manager, spoke to Gakpo, the PSV Eindhoven forward, in the summer over a potential move with a deal for Antony stalling. But when United managed to secure the Brazilian from Ajax for £86 million any potential deal for Gakpo collapsed.
Cody Gakpo has been linked with the Red Devils since the summer and it has been repeatedly reported that United came close to signing him during the last transfer window but were unable to agree a deal with PSV. Fellow Premier League sides Leeds and Southampton were also closely linked with Gakpo as the window drew to a close.
However, given his incredible form for his club, where he has scored 13 goals and made 17 assists in just 24 games so far this season, and the Netherlands, where he has three goals in four World Cup games, United are said to be ready to move again for the 23-year-old.
The Times are reporting that United will have to spend big to land Gakpo in January with his performances in both the Eredivisie and the World Cup strengthening PSV’s negotiating position.
In the summer, the Dutch side had valued Gakpo at around €30million (£26m) but that asking price has now increased to in excess of €50m (£43m) – and that will keep rising if he continues to impress in Qatar.
PSV also believe that Gakpo could be convinced to remain at his hometown club until the end of the season due to their strong performances in the league, with the side just three points off top spot.
