Who is Cody Gakpo? PSV winger being linked to Manchester United who has scored more goals than current stars

Manchester United could be in for a busy summer transfer window, especially with the club set to hire a new permanent manager and it is likely to lead to new additions in the squad.

There have been several players linked to Old Trafford ahead of the new season, despite no update on who will be in the hot seat.

However, this doesn’t stop rumours of the Red Devils bolstering their squad, with Cody Gakpo the latest name linked to the club.

The Dutchman has been a regular for PSV Eindhoven since being promoted to their first team in the 2018-19 season, making 121 appearances for the club, scoring 34 goals and assisting his teammates on 31 occasions.

United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old according to the Mirror, with the side looking to bolster their attacking options in the summer.

The newspaper also claims that the Red Devils are interested in bringing Joao Palhinha to Manchester despite the midfielder recently signing a new deal with the Primeira Liga side.

Who is Cody Gakpo?

Born in Eindhoven on 7 May 1999, Gakpo is a Netherlands international with four caps to his name.

The 22-year-old has spent his senior career playing for PSV after coming through their youth ranks and made his first team debut on 26 September 2018.

Though part of the Dutch national team, he was also eligible to play for Togo due to his father being born there.

Current form

According to whoscored.com, Gakpo is performing at an overall average of 7.72 for club and country. He has scored more goals (13) and registered a higher number of assists (12) than Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Elanga and Jesse Lingard this season - stats that should excite the Red Devils faithful.

Though predominantly a left winger, who likes to cut inside on his right foot, Gakpo can also play on the right and up top.

How likely is the deal to go ahead?

With United no closer to appointing a new manager as of writing, it is doubtful a move for Gakpo or any player is likely to go ahead until the club appoints Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s successor.