Erik ten Hag is keen to bring a forward to Manchester United in the coming months following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Red Devils have enjoyed a better start to the Premier League season under the Dutch coach compared to recent years but still lack quality in the final third.
Cody Gakpo is a player who has been on the club’s radar for several months, although there are alternatives who may be more affordable in a notoriously tricky winter window.
We take a look at five options to bolster the United attack in January.
Much has been said of PSV Eindhoven forward Gakpo following his impressive World Cup campaign with the Netherlands in Qatar.
Gakpo was subject to interest from the 13-time Premier League winners last summer and the club could return in an effort to secure his services in January.
The 23-year-old scored three times for his country at the global showpiece and has been a star for his club in the Eredivisie, tallying 21 goal contributions in just 14 matches.
His impressive form has had consequences for clubs aiming to sign the 14-cap international with his price tag skyrocketing in recent months.
PSV’s director of football Marcel Brands said, “Only 10-12 clubs can afford Gakpo in January. Let’s see if it will happen — it has to be a record PSV sale and also the right bid for Cody’s plans.”
