Manchester United failed to lodge a bid for Cody Gakpo after making Erik ten Hag aware that they couldn't compete financially due to their summer spree.
The Red Devils have missed out in the race to sign the Dutch star, who excelled at the World Cup, scoring on three occasions. Liverpool are poised to capture the forward who has continued to be prolific since bursting onto the scene with PSV. The total package is set to cost the Anfield outfit almost £50m.
Gakpo had been linked with a switch to Manchester since the summer and Ten Hag was expected to move for him after losing Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star's sudden mid-season exit has left United light in attack and the Dutch coach wants reinforcements.
