Manchester United have been linked with a transfer for PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo not too long ago and the Dutchman might characterize an enormous improve on Marcus Rashford in Erik ten Hag’s aspect.
Latest stories have claimed that Ten Hag is eager on including the 23-year-old to his squad at Outdated Trafford, though the Crimson Devils might face competitors from Arsenal and Leeds United for his potential £38m signature.
Gakpo loved an excellent 2021/22 season within the Eredivisie, contributing 12 objectives and 13 assists in simply 27 appearances, incomes an excellent 7.79 ranking from WhoScored for his performances.
The brand new United boss will definitely be nicely conscious of his expertise, particularly after the winger hit the winner in opposition to Ten Hag’s Ajax aspect within the KNVB ultimate final season.
Former Netherlands midfielder Theo Janssen was stuffed with reward for Gakpo final season, saying:
“That boy (Gakpo) has all the things. Nice feeling for the ball, a very good by ball, dribbles and is powerful between the strains.
Who would you relatively have beginning?
Gakpo
Rashford
“I actually get pleasure from him. He’s going to be an necessary participant for the Orange squad.”
If he have been to make the transfer to Outdated Trafford, he would doubtless compete with Rashford for a beginning spot in Ten Hag’s aspect, and contemplating their respective type final season, Gakpo might shortly oust the academy graduate.
Final season noticed the 24-year-old handle simply 4 objectives and two assists within the Premier League, averaging a stunning 6.35 ranking from WhoScored for his performances.
The England worldwide would common fewer photographs (0.9 vs 3), fewer key passes (0.4 vs 2.5) and fewer dribbles (0.9 vs 4) than Gakpo final season, so it appears clear that the Netherlands worldwide would, on present type not less than, be an enormous improve on him in United’s aspect.
Subsequently, the Glazers ought to positively think about a transfer for the 23-year-old winger this summer season, as if his opening sport efficiency in opposition to Brighton is something to go by, Rashford might be in for one more season of battle within the Premier League, and attacking reinforcements are a should if United are to progress.
