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Leeds United target Cody Gakpo reiterates Netherlands World Cup focus amid transfer speculation

PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo has reiterated his focus right now is on helping the Netherlands win the World Cup rather than where his future may lie.

One of the most exciting prospects in world football right now, Gakpo has been linked with a host of clubs across Europe.

Leeds United have held Gakpo in high regard for a long-time and wanted to try and sign the Dutchman, who has scored nine goals in 14 Eredivisie games this season, last summer.

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However, Leeds were unable to tempt Gakpo to Elland Road. While the 23-year-old opted to stay with PSV, he will almost certainly make a big money move this summer to one of Europe's elite.

With plenty of interest currently surrounding his future, it could be easy for Gakpo to get caught up in all the speculation.

However, the Netherlands star, who has scored twice at the World Cup so far, has revealed talk around his future will have to wait until after the competition out in Qatar.

"I’m focused now on the World Cup," Gakpo said ahead of Holland's final World Cup group stage game against Qatar.

"It’s always nice to hear but I just focus here and do my best. I don’t get shy about 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 too concerned with that.

"Right now I’m busy with the Dutch team. I’ll see what happens in the winter. In football, anything is possible."

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