Manchester United was linked with several attacking playmakers during the summer transfer window, but they were only able to entice Antony from Ajax.
According to media reports, the Red Devils have even agreed on personal terms with PSV Eindhoven for Cody Gakpo.
According to a recent report covered by The Athletic, Man United agreed on a contract with the Dutch international but they did not make an offer to get his signing done.
The news source has revealed that Ajax continued to increase the asking price for Antony and Ten Hag decided to keep Elanga. Therefore, the club decided against submitting a bid for Gakpo. PSV was asking for a fee of £52.3million (Eindhovens Dagblad).
The 23-year-old attacker was absolutely fantastic in the last campaign and deservedly won the Dutch Footballer of the Year award.
In all competitions, the Oranje star scored 21 goals and provided 15 assists last term. On the other hand, he has been brilliant in the current campaign as well.
Thus far, the 7-capped international has featured in 12 games for the Eredivisie giants and directly contributed to 15 goals (9 goals and 6 assists)
Gakpo has primarily excelled on the left flank, and the club’s first-choice left winger at the moment is big-money signing Jadon Sancho, who has been in excellent form this season. Last night, the England international scored the game’s first goal against Sheriff.
Elanga, Rashford, and even Martial, on the other hand, can play on the left wing. As a result, the Old Trafford club has plenty of quality and depth in the position.
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