Cody Gakpo will be hoping to show Arsenal what they missed out on this summer, when the Gunners host PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League on Thursday evening. The forward was strongly linked with a move to Arsenal during the transfer window, with Leeds United, Everton, Southampton and Liverpool all also mentioned.
football.london understands the 23-year-old has been on Edu's radar for some time after enjoying an outstanding 2021/22 campaign, scoring 21 goals and providing 15 assists in all competitions. However, despite interest from Arsenal and a host of other Premier League sides, Gakpo decided to stay in the Eredivisie with PSV this summer.
Ahead of Thursday night's clash at the Emirates Stadium, PSV played RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch league on Sunday afternoon, winning the game 1-0. Gakpo scored a stoppage-time penalty to secure the three points, as he sent a strong message to the Gunners ahead of the European tie.
