Cody Gakpo: Man Utd plan £43m bid for PSV star after impressive World Cup for Holland

Manchester United are reportedly planning to make a £43m bid for PSV star Cody Gakpo in the January transfer window.

Gakpo, 23, has been on United’s radar since the arrival of Erik ten Hag in the summer and his recent World Cup performances have now convinced the Red Devils to put in an offer for the striker.

Ten Hag has insisted the club will do ‘everything in our power’ to sign a striker after Cristiano Ronaldo left the club last month and it could likely be about Gakpo as he used to be at the club Star was interested.

Manchester United are reportedly looking to make a £43m bid to sign Cody Gakpo

The winger has been on United boss Erik ten Hag’s shortlist since the summer window

According to the Telegraph, the Netherlands international has been eyed up as Ronaldo’s replacement and an offer is set to be made in the coming weeks.

United manager Ten Hag recently confirmed: “Yes, we want to sign a striker in January, but only if we find the right player. We will do everything in our power.’

Gakpo has been on United’s shortlist since the summer – when Ten Hag arrived at the club – but was unconvinced to act at the time.

Instead, Old Trafford bosses opted to sign Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax, keeping Gakpo as a back-up option should that transfer fall through.

But after impressing with three goals in five games at the World Cup, they are now ready to make an official request to sign the striker.

Dutch striker Gakpo was one of the standout players throughout the World Cup in Qatar

Ten Hag feels an additional attacking option is needed, with Gakpo being primarily a left winger for PSV but also a center forward for his country.

He had been pursued by Leeds United and Southampton over the summer but remained uninterested in a move to either club, sticking to another transfer instead.

Gakpo has since scored 13 goals and contributed 17 assists in all competitions for PSV, in addition to his insistent campaign for Holland.

However, the Red Devils could also face competition from Newcastle and Real Madrid to sign the in-form man.

23-year-old Gakpo showed his qualities by scoring three goals in the group stage in Qatar

Alongside Gakpo, United are said to be interested in signing Benfica’s Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos.

ESPN report that United will be making an inquiry about Ramos’ availability during the January transfer window, although budget constraints could make it difficult to finalize the signing as soon as possible.

It would be the second time Ramos has replaced Cristiano Ronaldo after stepping in for the Portuguese captain in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Manchester United are also interested in Goncalo Ramos as they look to sign a new striker