PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo is said to be inspired by the route former PSV midfielder Gini Wijnaldum took when he joined Liverpool via a spell at Newcastle United in 2015-16.
As per reports from Voetbal International journalist Marco Timmer, the Dutchman could follow in his countryman's footsteps by moving to a so-called 'lower' Premier League team before making his mark at one of Europe's elite.
Timmer tweeted on the Gakpo situation: "The management of Cody Gakpo speaks with Leeds United as it has previously with, among others, Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal.
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"PSV want about 40 million euros for Gakpo. He now also sees a route like Wijnaldum via the foreign sub-top to the top."
If the report is indeed true, Gakpo won't be moving to Arsenal, who were said to be interested in his services.
The north London outfit are in the midst of a busy summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. Experienced American goalkeeper Matt Turner, Brazilian youngster Marquinhos and Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira have all been signed, whilst Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus appears to be edging ever closer to a move from the Etihad to the Emirates.
The Gunners have been in a bidding war for Leeds United's Raphinha, but it looks as though he prefers a move to Barcelona, whilst Chelsea are also said to be in with a good chance of signing him.
Gakpo was mooted as a possible alternative, but it looks as though Arsenal aren't going to act on their interest at this stage.
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