Manchester United ’s hopes of signing PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo have taken a blow following the club’s progression in the Champions League.
The Dutch international ace has attracted Premier League attention while the 23-year-old has spoken directly about United’s interest in his signature. It comes after Gakpo emerged as a serious candidate under United boss Erik ten Hag, who is familiar with him due to their time as opponents in the Eredivisie.
Gakpo grabbed 12 goals and 13 assists in 27 league games last year and helped PSV to progress past Monaco in Tuesday night’s Champions League qualification match, with Luuk de Jong grabbing a 109 minute winner. That victory for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side setup a playoff match against Scottish giants Rangers – who defeated Union Saint-Gilloise of Belgium – for a place in the competition’s lucrative group stages.
