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Holland star Cody Gakpo refuses to rule out a January departure from PSV over interest from Manchester United, saying ‘anything is possible’ – but insists his focus remains on the World Cup
- Highly regarded Cody Gakpo has impressed PSV and the Netherlands so far this season
- The 23-year-old attacker has been linked with a number of clubs, including Manchester United
- He says his focus is on the World Cup, but he hasn’t ruled out a January departure
- Man United were enthusiastic about Gakpo in the summer, but a transfer did not materialize
PSV striker Cody Gakpo has refused to rule out a transfer in January due to strong interest from Manchester United.
The 23-year-old attacker is in great shape for the Eredivisie side this season, with 12 goals and 15 assists in all competitions.
Gakpo has repeated his club form for the Netherlands at the World Cup, scoring against Senegal and Ecuador as Louis van Gaal’s side progress to the knockout stages of the competition.
Highly rated Cody Gakpo (above) has impressed for PSV and the Netherlands so far this season
His fine form has resulted in links with multiple clubs, including United, who raved about him over the summer before the move stalled.
Despite current speculation over Gakpo’s future, he says his focus is on the World Cup, but is not ruling out a departure from PSV in January.
‘At the moment I am working with the Dutch team. I’ll see what happens in the winter. Everything is possible in football,” said Gakpo.
The 23-year-old has failed to rule out a January departure but says his full focus is on the World Cup
“I am now focused on the World Cup. It’s always nice to hear, but I’m just focusing here and doing my best. I’m not ashamed of the rumours. But it’s a team sport, it’s not about one person.
“I prefer it to be about the team. It’s nice things that people write, but I’m not really into that. I’m not surprised.
‘I know what I can do, but it’s always a challenge to reach your highest level, you can. I’m not there yet, I can still improve a lot.’
Man United were enthusiastic about Gakpo in the summer, but the move ultimately failed to materialize
Gakpo was close to moving to Leeds in the summer before opting out on deadline day.
Southampton was another Premier League side keen on him, but a move to the south coast also failed to materialize.
Gakpo will return to action with the Netherlands on Tuesday when they face Qatar in their final group match. With a win against the hosts, Van Gaal’s team will advance to the last 16.