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title: "Manchester United: Cody Gakpo talks ‘progressing quickly’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-11-05T12:15:31Z"
modified: "2022-11-05T12:15:31Z"
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# Manchester United: Cody Gakpo talks ‘progressing quickly’

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) look to be edging towards the signing of PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo, with journalist Rudy Galetti saying talks are ‘progressing quickly’.**

### The Lowdown: Gakpo a long-time United target

The Dutchman is enjoying a sensational season for PSV, [registering 11 assists and scoring nine goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/352825/Show/Cody-Gakpo) in just 12 Eredivisie appearances.

Gakpo has continually been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/man-utd-gakpo-personal-terms-largely-agreed/) with a move to United, as Erik ten Hag looks for some top-quality additions, but they missed out on signing him in the summer. A January move could still be on the cards, however, especially after a fresh update.

### The Latest: Exciting update emerges

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1588457232127361024?s=20&t=06yuTBZ0WDV4yJGhAMGbpQ) on Friday, Galetti claimed that talks are moving quickly regarding Gakpo’s possible move to United:

> “Talks between PSV and ManchesterUnited for Coady Gakpo are progressing quickly and positively. The feeling is that an agreement for the left-winger – highly requested by Ten Hag – could be reached already in the coming weeks.”

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### The Verdict: What a signing he would be

Gakpo is exactly the type of player who could give United’s attack an extra injection of magic and end product, in what could be a hugely exciting signing. Football talent scout Jacek Kulig has [hailed](https://twitter.com/FTalentScout/status/1586742810027429890?s=20&t=TuxeIbqANseQdIAYNnQIBw) his ‘absolutely crazy numbers’ this season, with the winger delivering at such a relentless rate.

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New additions could be needed in that area, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Martial not long-term solutions and doubts arguably remaining over the consistency of individuals such as Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga.

At just 23 years of age, Gakpo already has [104 goal contributions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cody-gakpo/alletore/spieler/434675) (55 goals and 49 assists) in just 157 appearances for PSV, while [three goals in nine caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cody-gakpo/alletore/spieler/434675) for the Netherlands proves that he can do it at international level, too. The World Cup later this month could be a great chance for United fans to see his quality close up, too.