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Erik ten Hag wants Man Utd transfer target compared to Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie
Manchester United are still in the market for an attacker and, with Cristiano Ronaldo still wanting out, Erik ten Hag has identified another transfer target
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has added Dutch footballer of the Year Cody Gakpo to his wanted list – as the Cristiano Ronaldo rebellion continues to rumble.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong remains United’s No 1 target and Ten Hag is prepared to play a waiting game until the transfer window is about to slam shut to get his man. But Ten Hag is also continuing a search for a new forward with Ronaldo’s reluctance to spend another season at Old Trafford continuing to fester.
And with Ajax demanding £80million for Brazilian winger Antony, that has prompted Ten Hag to shift his attention to PSV Eindhoven highly-rated Dutch international Gakpo. Arsenal and Leeds have also registered an interest in 23-year-old Gakpo, who would cost around £40million.
But PSV will only listen to offers once their Champions League fate has been decided. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side face a third-round play-off home clash against Monaco on Tuesday night after drawing the first leg 1-1.
If PSV prevail they will meet either Rangers or Belgian club Union SG for a place in the group stages which would bank them £60million. Gakpo has been compared to both Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie in that he is a tall, elegant performer who has become a central striker after starting his career as a winger.
Former United striker Van Nistelrooy played a key role in his development when he worked with Gakpo in PSV’s academy. Van Nistelrooy is now the club’s first-team boss – and would be devastated to lose the player voted the best performer in Holland last season.
