Premier League rivals Manchester United hold a key advantage over Arsenal in the race to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV this summer.
The Gunners have held a long-term interest in Gakpo but a deal may be difficult to secure with the 23-year-old keen to play regular first team football ahead of the 2022 World Cup in November, football.london understands. Gakpo had a breakout season last term scoring 21 goals and providing a further 15 assists across all competitions.
The Netherlands international is currently focusing on securing Champions League football for PSV this season, with a play-off clash against Europa League 2021/22 finalists Rangers on the horizon. United are set to challenge Arsenal in the transfer market once again, after Erik ten Hag's side beat the north Londoners to the signing of Lisandro Martinez earlier this summer.
