Transfer Talk: Man Utd, PSV Eindhoven in touch over Netherlands star Gakpo
Frank Leboeuf thinks Dutch winger Cody Gakpo’s World Cup performance shows his star potential after goal against Ecuador. (0:14)
The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Manchester United are in contact with the representatives of PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo over a possible January move, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 23-year-old Netherlands international forward has taken the World Cup by storm so far, having scored three times, and it looks as though that has seen interest from Old Trafford re-surface.
ESPN sources recently revealed that United manager Erik ten Hag had asked the club to explore the possibility of making a signing this winter to help replace Cristiano Ronaldo, who has since parted ways with the club.
PSV were reportedly not looking to transfer Gakpo until the summer, with Romano adding that three or four clubs are in the race to sign him.
Gakpo will next be in action at the World Cup when Netherlands take on the United States on Saturday in the round of 16.
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