Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed Louis van Gaal told Cody Gakpo to snub Leeds United. The Netherlands boss helped the 23-year-old rise to stardom at the World Cup, with three goals in Qatar inflating his price tag further.
A long-winded transfer saga over the summer saw Leeds chiefs try to snare Gakpo - who has 13 goals and 17 assists this season - away from the Eredivisie. The prospect of signing one of Europe's top talents had excited United supporters, who were coming to terms with losing Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips.
While the forward remained at PSV, Jesse Marsch revealed how close the Whites were to getting their man earlier this month. He told the Men In Blazers podcast: "It’s difficult for us at Leeds because I think Gakpo’s gotten out of our price range.
