MANCHESTER UNITED are leading the transfer race for PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo, reports suggest.
Gakpo, 23, enjoyed a flying start at the 2022 World Cup as he netted the opener in Holland’s 2-0 victory over Senegal on Monday.
The winger keeps raising his stock while under the watchful eye of several Premier League clubs, such as United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Leeds, Southampton and West Ham.
According to CalcioMercato, however, the Red Devils are “above all” else in the ongoing bidding war for the Netherlands international.
The same report suggests the Manchester giants have “taken more information” than their fellow suitors.
That means United could land the forward as early as the January transfer window.
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Gakpo would cost a minimum of £43million to move after he returns from the World Cup.
United will be looking for an attacker to replace club legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Red Devils terminated Ronaldo’s contract on Tuesday after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s bombshell interview with SunSport columnist Piers Morgan.
And Gakpo could be a perfect successor as he has stood out this season with PSV in both the Eredivisie and the Europa League.
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The Dutchman has amassed a staggering 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.
Gakpo has also been previously linked with a blockbuster move to Real Madrid.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
