Arsenal have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo as more clubs eye a potential move for the forward. The Gunners have long been linked with a potential transfer for the 23-year-old, who has had an electric start to the campaign.
Gakpo has scored 13 goals in all competitions so far this season, racking up 22 goal involvements in total as his stock continues to rise. Amid links with a move to the Emirates Stadium, football.london understands that Mikel Arteta has been an admirer of the PSV forward.
football.london also understands that Gakpo is keen on a move to the Premier League, however, any decision over his future will be made after the upcoming World Cup. The 23-year-old is eyeing a place in Louis van Gaal's Netherlands squad for the competition in Qatar next month.
