Leeds United are now unlikely to sign PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo in January, according to the Athletic. Reports from the Daily Mirror over the weekend indicated that the Whites were the favourites to land his signature in the upcoming window after agreeing personal terms with the player.
While the Athletic do state that the two clubs had come close to an agreement in recent weeks, Gakpo’s expectations have now shifted after an electric start to the season. The Dutch international has 13 goals and 10 assists in 16 club appearances this season and is quickly establishing himself as one of Europe’s top talents.
Leeds were close to signing Gakpo on deadline day in the summer, with Victor Orta even having flown to Eindhoven to secure the deal. However, with no agreement in place, talks are said to have shifted over a potential January switch instead.
