Fabrizio Romano: £42m titan ready to “accept” MUFC move, it could be shades of Depay - opinion

There has been an update in Manchester United‘s reported pursuit of PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo…

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 23-year-old is willing to make the move to Old Trafford should the Red Devils firm up their interest in the next week or so, albeit with the current ‘focus’ believed to be that of Ajax starlet Antony.

Writing on Twitter about the Netherlands international, the transfer guru stated: “Cody Gakpo would be prepared to accept Manchester United in case they will submit an official proposal to PSV Eindhoven in the next days. Gakpo and his agents are waiting, up to the club – focus on Antony.”

While there has been a suggestion that Erik ten Hag’s side could attempt to land both of the Eredivisie talents, the more likely scenario would see the Premier League giants turn to Gakpo as an alternative to Antony should the deal for the Brazilian not progress.

The PSV man – who could reportedly cost in the region of €50m (£42m) – has caught the eye following his impressive form of late in Netherlands, having notably scored 45 goals and provided 37 assists in all 141 games in all competitions for his current club.

That haul includes a tally of 21 goals and 15 assists from the 2021/22 campaign – with only Cristiano Ronaldo having netted more goals among the United squad last term – while the 6 foot 2 ace has also begun the new season in fine fashion, with seven goal contributions in just six games for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side.

Such impactful displays have clearly piqued the interest of those at the Theatre of Dreams, with Ten Hag and co seemingly in the market for a new forward addition, particularly amid the uncertainty surrounding that man Ronaldo.

For all the potential excitement over that