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Daily Mirror
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Jonty Colman

Cody Gakpo grew up Liverpool fan, idolised Thierry Henry and learnt from Ruud van Nistelrooy

PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo has reportedly attracted transfer interest from both Chelsea and Arsenal ahead of this summer - and there have already been plenty of Premier League influences on his journey to this point.

The Evening Standard have reported that the Gunners are keen on a move for the winger, who turned 23 last month, while others have claimed that London rivals Chelsea are also considering making a move.

While two of London’s biggest clubs have been credited with interest in the four-time Dutch international, he has previously revealed that he is an admirer of Merseyside giants Liverpool. Gakpo admits he likes watching them due to Dutch teammate and star centre-back Virgil van Dijk, who has helped the Reds win all four major club titles since his arrival. Arsenal, one of those linked with his signature, are also amongst his favoured sides.

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