Cody Gakpo remains a January transfer target for Arsenal but Edu and Mikel Arteta must step up up their negotiations with the Dutchmen's preference being a move to Manchester United. Erik ten Hag attempted to bring Gakpo to United in the latter stages of the summer transfer window but a move never materialised.
Excellent domestic form and World Cup displays have seen that interest from United and ten Hag remain with Arsenal also keeping tabs on Gakpo. From 34 appearances across six different competitions this season, the 23-year-old has has been involved in 36 goals.
Following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, who saw his contract terminated by mutual consent, ten Hag has been asked on numerous occasions about Gakpo and while the 52-year-old has always remained coy about any deal occurring involving Gakpo specifically, he has confirmed that a striker will be on his January wish list.
