Man Utd could land 'top signing' in £35m star at Old Trafford

Manchester United target Cody Gakpo has ‘real potential’ and would be a ‘top signing’ at Old Trafford, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Red Devils have spent more than £65million on securing fresh talent since the transfer window reopened for business, but Gakpo has been identified as another target by boss Erik ten Hag.

According to The Telegraph, Manchester United have added PSV Eindhoven winger Gakpo to their list of potential targets ahead of the September 1 deadline.

The report suggests that the Red Devils would need to part with as much as £35million to entice the Eredivisie giants into selling the seven-cap Netherlands international.

Ten Hag, who was appointed as Manchester United’s chief following the conclusion of last season, has been looking to put his stamp on the squad.

However, PSV’s hopes of qualifying for the group stages of the Champions League could be pivotal in ten Hag’s pursuit of Gakpo, who has already registered three goals and three assists in five appearances this season.

That is because the 23-year-old has revealed that he is more likely to remain with his current employers if they overcome Rangers in their Champions League play-off.

O’Rourke believes that ten Hag is continuing to target Eredivisie talent having already signed Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez from Feyenoord and Ajax respectively.

The journalist feels concluding Gakpo’s arrival would be an astute piece of business by Manchester United.

O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “Obviously, ten Hag, so far, has shopped back in the Dutch market, which he knows very well, with some of his signings.

“Gakpo will be another one. I think he’s a player who has real potential and could be a top signing for United.”

Ten Hag has inherited a