Ruud van Nistelrooy responds to Cody Gakpo to Manchester United transfer links

PSV Eindhoven head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has brushed off suggestions that Manchester United are interested in signing winger Cody Gakpo ahead of the transfer window slamming shut in just over a fortnight's time.

United, as reported by Sky Sports last week, are interested in bringing the talented Dutchman to Old Trafford, as Erik ten Hag aims to beef up his attacking options. The addition of a new winger has been one of the United manager's leading priorities throughout this summer's window.

Initially, United had targeted Ajax ace Antony as their top target, but the Dutch heavyweights have slapped an enormous price tag on the Brazilian in an attempt to fend off interest from the Old Trafford outfit. Gakpo has emerged as a strong alternative option, although he predominantly plays down the left flank.

READ MORE: The five-step plan for Manchester United to turn their season around

Gakpo, who turned 23 earlier this year, has been linked with a plethora of clubs this summer, including Arsenal, Liverpool and United. However, former Reds striker Van Nistelrooy appears relaxed about keeping hold of the winger, insisting there was nothing to update to the supporters on when he was asked about Gakpo's future in his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday night's huge Champions League play-off against Rangers.

"For me, Cody is a player that is ours," said Van Nistelrooy. "As long as there are no other news then he is ours.

"He is preparing for the game, as our squad is and I am too "I have to say because we are playing so many games and going from one game to another, we travel, that is the focus that I have and our players have.

"For us, it is a huge occasion (on Tuesday), as it is for Rangers, to try and get into the