Man Utd join Arsenal in Cody Gakpo transfer battle as Prem giants target 22-year-old PSV Eindhoven striker
MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in PSV wonderkid Cody Gakpo, according to reports.
The striker, 22, has captured United's attention with his impressive form, scoring 13 goals and making 13 assists in 33 games.
Ralf Rangnick likes the look of the youngster and has told United to keep an eye on him, according to .
Members of the Red Devils recruitment team have watched several of PSV's games to monitor Gakpo.
And they will likely have been impressed when watching Gakpo score the winner against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Uefa Conference League earlier this month.
United are in the market to sign a striker with Edinson Cavani likely off in the summer.
The Uruguyan has been linked with a move to Botafago while River Plate are also interested.
United want Erling Haaland and have been linked with Harry Kane but Gakpo would likely be a more realistic, and less expensive, option.
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But they face a battle to land the Dutchman with Arsenal also keen to sign him.
The Gunners were linked with a move for the forward in January as a possible replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Liverpool and Manchester City are also in the race to secure his signature PSV director of football John de Jong admitting he is unsure how long they can keep him.
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