Manchester United 'likely to come back' for Cody Gakpo next year and more transfer rumours

Manchester United could reportedly return for Dutch forward Cody Gakpo next year after failing to secure a deal for the youngster this summer.

As per Forbes, the 23-year-old - who was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in the recent transfer window - 'opted to remain in the Netherlands, aware that United were likely to come back for him'. Journalist Sam Pilger also suggests that with Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave the club next year, a new approach for the PSV star is on the horizon.

"United do not believe they would experience as much resistance from PSV as they faced with Ajax during the deal to sign Antony. Gakpo has an understanding with PSV that he can leave if they receive an offer at a certain level," he said.

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Gakpo has been in electric form so far this season, scoring 10 times in 13 games in all competitions, including eight goals in seven games in the Eredivisie. The Dutchman scored against Poland in the Netherlands' recent 2-0 win, and also grabbed the assist for the winner as Louis van Gaal's side defeated Belgium.

Elsewhere, Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth believes United might attempt to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona next summer after failing to bring him to Old Trafford this year. The Reds tried to sign the Dutch midfielder in the summer transfer window, but the 25-year-old was desperate to remain in Spain.

However, Sheth has refused to rule out the possibility of United returning for him in future transfer windows, suggesting the club remain keen on the Netherlands international.

"I won’t rule out them, in the next couple of transfer windows, still trying to go in for someone like Frenkie de Jong," Sheth told