Everything you need to know about Arsenal target Cody Gakpo

Gakpo has scored 16 goals in all competitions, alongside 15 assists, in his 37 appearances so far this season that has kept the Dutch club in the hunt for their first Eredivisie title since the 2017-18 season.

Such form hasn’t gone unnoticed by some of Europe’s biggest clubs and it has been claimed that PSV would be open to selling Gakpo in the summer if they receive a suitable offer.

We’ve created a profile that contains everything you need to know about Arsenal’s latest transfer target.

PSV Eindhoven are known for their production of quality academy products, including the likes of Arjen Robben and Memphis Depay, and Gakpo looks set to follow in their illustrious footsteps.

Born in the city in May 1999, Gakpo joined PSV’s youth academy in 2007 and progressed through the club’s various youth sides.

After making his debut for Jong PSV, the club’s reserve team, in 2016-17, Gakpo ended up scoring 17 goals in 26 appearances across three seasons for the side – illustrating his goalscoring potential.

He was selected in first-team matchday squads by PSV boss Mark van Bommel and made a scoring debut during a 4-0 win at Excelsior in September 2018.

Gakpo would make his proper breakthrough during the following campaign, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists during 25 Eredivise matches – a goal tally that he matched in 2020-21.

His form couldn’t be ignored by the Netherlands national team and Frank de Boer included Gakpo in their Euro 2020 squad.

He wasn’t a starter during the tournament but appeared as a substitute during Netherlands’ 3-0 win over North Macedonia – which also marked his international debut.

Gakpo has made three further appearances for the national side, scoring his first goal during a 4-0 win over