Former Netherlands winger René van de Kerkhof does not think English football would suit Cody Gakpo and believes he ‘can do more’ than Leeds United. Leeds were one of several Premier League sides keen on Gakpo in the summer, with them and Southampton both pushing hard in the final days of the window.
Gakpo was seemingly on his way to Elland Road on deadline day with Victor Orta in Eindhoven ready to bring him to England. However, for a variety of reasons the deal never materialised and Gakpo stayed at PSV, where he has started the season in electric form.
Gakpo is also expected to play a major role in the World Cup for Netherlands this winter, and should he impress, his value will almost certainly skyrocket. Speaking to Voetbal International, via Voetbal Primeur, van de Kerkhof is backing him to be a ‘revelation’ in Qatar, before then encouraging him to consider a move to either Spain or Italy ahead of the Premier League.
