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Manchester United are expected to table a formal offer for PSV Eindhoven’s £50m-rated winger Cody Gakpo this week with Erik ten Hag ‘pushing’ for a deal, according to the Daily Record.
It’s been a frustrating summer for United boss ten Hag as although the club have managed to land three new signings, they’ve struggled to secure other targets – namely Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
The Manchester giants haven’t given up hope of signing the Dutchman but they know they also need to strengthen other areas of the squad if they’re to compete for a Champions League qualification place this season.
A new wide forward appears to be on the agenda and Gakpo has emerged as a prime target in recent weeks. The 23-year-old has played a starring role for PSV and chipped in with 21 goals and 15 assists for the club last season.
He’s continued that superb form this campaign with three goals and two assists in his first four appearances, while he’s also broken into the senior Holland team having previously represented his country at various youth levels.
Gakpo’s form has caught the attention of clubs here in the Premier League as the Daily Record says Leeds United have tabled an offer while Arsenal are also showing a keen interest in the winger.
Bid expected
However, it looks like Manchester United are about to step-up their pursuit of the player as the newspaper says the Red Devils are expected to submit their opening offer for Gakpo this week…
