SOUTHAMPTON are reportedly set to win the race for PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo.
Radio Solent claim the Saints have beaten Manchester United and Arsenal to the Dutch winger after striking a £25million deal with his club.
Gakpo, 23, had been strongly tipped to move to England before tonight’s Dutch transfer deadline.
But Southampton have appeared from nowhere to snatch a deal at the last moment.
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side are flying high after beating Chelsea 2-1 last night.
And they have now agreed a £25m deal with PSV for Gakpo’s signature.
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Personal terms have also been secured and a move now looks imminent.
Gakpo had been strongly linked with Man United despite their £84m capture of Ajax star Antony.
Arsenal were also looking at Gakpo for more depth on the flanks.
Yet it’s Saints who have emerged victorious after a transfer battle also involving Newcastle and Leeds.
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The deal will be seen as a huge coup for Hasenhuttl, who has already reinforced with attacking talents such as Joe Aribo and Sekou Mara.
Southampton’s business isn’t over yet either.
Additional reports claim they have struck a loan deal with Arsenal for Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
The versatile star can cover a number of positions for Saints.
And the agreement also includes an option to buy next summer.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
