According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool, Manchester United's Premier League rival, has joined Manchester United in the race to sign Cody Gakpo, a young PSV Eindhoven player.
This year, the Dutch international player has performed exceptionally well in all competitions. He has only played 24 games for the Eredivisie team, but he has already scored 13 goals and assisted on 17 others.
He has been a key player for the Netherlands throughout the World Cup, scoring a goal in each of their three group stage matches. The 23-year-old is currently ranked as one of the game's top scorers.Mundo Deportivo questions whether the Red Devils made the right decision in signing Antony from Ajax for 95 million given that Gakpo was open to a transfer during the summer in a piece published today.
According to reports, Gakpo's performances in Qatar "set off alarms in the Old Trafford headquarters," indicating that the club is concerned about losing another of its top targets to a European rival.
Gakpo's transfer has been linked to Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, among others.Manchester United must secure Gakpo's services in the month of January.
The Glazer family has stated their intention to investigate "strategic alternatives," one of which is the sale of the franchise. However, there will be no changes in ownership in the near future.
The offer must persuade the Glazer family, and United must also find the right owner or group to advance them. There is a chance that another five to six months will pass.Our opinion is that this should not dampen the club's desire to add to its roster in January. Even though the Glazers may part ways in the near future, they are obligated to continue to assist manager Erik ten Hag in the transfer market.
In the Premier League standings, the club is currently only three points away from the final Champions League berth, and they still have a game to play. The addition of Gakpo may increase their chances of finishing in the top four.The Glazers stand to gain in every way from this scenario. As a result of Manchester United's qualification for the Champions League, potential investors may become more interested in the club, and the club's current owners may receive an offer that meets their expectations.
Gakpo has already demonstrated that he possesses exceptional talent. Ten Hag, according to reports, prioritizes signing him in January even though he would prefer to do so in the summer. It appears to be the most logical choice.The Dutchman will be charged an additional 50 million, and it is possible that his value will rise during the summer. United cannot afford to wait that long because Liverpool may attempt to sign him during the winter transfer window.
Gakpo stated that he expected to sign with the Red Devils earlier this season. As a result, the club may have an advantage over their fierce competitors in the race to sign him in January.
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