Watch: PSV winger ‘ready to join Man Utd’ says Fabrizio Romano
After Monday night’s impressive win over Liverpool, Manchester United fans have awoken to more good news as Fabrizio Romano has updated them on the progress of a move for PSV winger Cody Gakpo.
United had got off to the worst possible start to the Premier League season, losing 2-1 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion and following that up by getting thrashed 4-0 by Brentford in west London.
The pressure was on and United first reacted by moving in the transfer market, signing Brazil international Casemiro for a reported fee of around £60million from Real Madrid.
They then reacted on the pitch, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford firing Erik ten Hag’s side to victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford, a result which sees United leapfrog their old rival in the Premier League table.
Still, it seems Ten Hag and United’s work in the market is not done – according to reports, they are still interested in two young wingers currently plying their trade in the Eredivisie, Antony of Ajax and Cody Gakpo of PSV Eindhoven.
Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has brought us an update on the progress of those two deals in his latest YouTube video.
“Cody Gakpo and his agents sent a clear message again on Monday to Manchester United – Gakpo wants the move, Gakpo wants Manchester United.
“He would be prepared to accept contract conditions, he would be super happy to move to the Premier League.
“Gakpo is ready to say yes to Manchester United, the same as Antony.”
Gakpo is a 23-year-old Dutch wide man with an eye for goal and, though Antony is widely cited as United’s first choice, with a £80million bid reportedly being prepared, Gakpo had the superior statistical output in the Eredivisie last season.
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Romano continued: “This is an important one for Man United because now it’s time to see what they will do with PSV Eindhoven, when they will submit a proposal, if they want to submit a proposal.
“This week will be really important to understand the future of Cody Gakpo.
“Of course, we have to respect PSV and their [Champions League qualifying] game with Rangers, but at the same point, it’s also important to mention this story of Cody Gakpo, [who is] ready to join Manchester United in case they will submit a proposal to PSV.
“Manchester United are working on both deals [for Gakpo and Antony], but at the moment we don’t know if they will go for both deals or just one.
“It’s important for Manchester United to move on many options as it’s not easy to sign Antony…
“There is still no bid for Gakpo, while there is a bid for Antony, and it’s been turned down, €80million a few days ago.”
You can watch the full video here.
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