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Steven Railston

Manchester United target Cody Gakpo asked about his future after Netherlands win vs USA

Manchester United target Cody Gakpo is not currently thinking about his club future because he's focussing on the World Cup in Qatar.

Gakpo, 23, has been in excellent form for PSV and he was on Erik ten Hag's transfer shortlist in the summer. Ten Hag was interested in the player, but United eventually signed right winger Antony from Ajax instead.

Gakpo has contributed 13 goals and 17 assists this season and he's continued to attract interest from Europe's biggest clubs, with his performances at the World Cup under manager Louis van Gaal helping to raise his profile.

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Gakpo has scored three goals at the World Cup and he helped the Netherlands progress to the quarter-finals on Saturday.

His goals at the World Cup have added fuel to the transfer speculation and he was asked about his future after the Netherlands secured their spot in the last eight in Qatar. "I have to be honest, I am not thinking about that now," Gakpo told The Athletic.

"I am focused on the tournament and want to keep performing well, to keep helping the team. Hopefully, when we become world champions we can think about other things. I try to keep focussed and the other players don’t really speak about that kind of thing.”

PSV have been reluctant to sell Gakpo and the club's sporting director, Marcel Brands, said in November that he would not leave the club in January, although he did suggest that a sale of the forward would be possible next year. Gakpo is contracted with PSV until the summer of 2026.

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