PSV’s former technical director John de Jong has revealed that Cody Gakpo is holding out for a transfer to Manchester United.
Gakpo has been PSV’s standout performer this season with 12 objectives and 15 assists to date, whereas he has additionally scored in each of Netherlands’ group video games on the World Cup in Qatar.
The 23-year-old was near becoming a member of Leeds United in the summertime switch window however the winger opted to not board a non-public flight on deadline day and remained in Eindhoven.
Southampton had been additionally prepared to interrupt their switch document to signal Gakpo in the summertime however a deal didn't materialise.
Stories this week have claimed that Erik ten Hag has recognized Gakpo as his high goal to interchange Cristiano Ronaldo within the January window.
And De Jong, who was sacked by PSV in September for a ‘breach of confidence’ with the Dutch membership’s board, believes Gakpo is prioritising a transfer to Previous Trafford.
‘Cody has been ready a very long time for the switch to Manchester United and it gave the impression to be coming,’ De Jong advised NOS on Sunday.
‘Per week earlier than the tip of the switch window that fell by way of. After that he had two choices within the Premier League, however you by no means know the way that may end up.
‘He made the selection himself. Ultimately I did have a dialogue with the board, whether or not or to not promote. I feel it's actually higher for him that he stayed.
‘I feel it’s very good how he's creating. He continues the road he began at PSV this season
‘He's very efficient and decisive. Additionally on the World Cup. I actually take pleasure in watching it. It's particularly nice for Cody Gakpo that he's doing so nicely, however in the end additionally for PSV and Dutch soccer.’
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