Robin van Persie has endorsed Arsenal target Cody Gakpo following the Gunners' 2-0 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League group stages. The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer but an exit from the Eredivisie failed to materialise.
football.london understands that Mikel Arteta's side is one of many clubs interested in Gakpo's services. It's also understood that the forward is keen to one day play in the Premier League, but for now, his priority is making the Netherlands squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
With the north Londoners up against growing competition for his signature following impressive displays, Van Persie has told Arsenal what they could be potentially surrendering to their rivals. Speaking on BT Sport, the former Gunners striker labelled Gakpo as a jack-of-all-trades in the final third.
