Leeds United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Cody Gakpo and are now in talks with PSV regarding their £30million asking price for the Dutch player of the year. The Mirror claims the Whites are set to beat Manchester United to Gakpo's signature after an impressive start to the 2022/23 campaign.
Erik ten Hag wanted to sign both Gakpo and Brazilian winger Antony in the summer - but Manchester United were unable to stump up the funds with Ajax cranking up their demands for their star asset to £86million. Leeds had hoped to complete a deadline day move for Gakpo, sending a private jet to the Netherlands in hope of securing a deal.
However, PSV technical director John de Jong reportedly blocked the move - a call that has now seen the two companies part way. Reports suggest Gakpo needed to be sold to balance the books after the Dutch club failed to qualify for the Champions League.
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Man United boss Ten Hag is still keen on bringing Gakpo to Old Trafford, is aware a move is unlikely having spent in excess of £210million in the summer. The PSV winger has scored 11 times in 16 appearances and has not let the disappointment of a failed Premier League switch dampen his spirits.
Speaking after the summer window, Gakpo said: "A week before the end of the window I thought I would go to Manchester - and then I was suddenly in a situation where I had to choose another club in a week. That was not an ideal situation for me and for PSV Eindhoven. It felt a bit rushed. Ultimately, the choice fell on staying with PSV.
"I asked the national coach for advice. He thought I should follow my gut feeling, but also said that a transfer in a World Cup year would not really be ideal. Because of the adjustment I would have to make, I agreed with him.”
Jesse Marsch is understood to be a huge admirer of Gakpo and the Whites looks set to go back in for the 23-year-old in the January transfer window.
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