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title: "Man United: Red Devils in ‘pole position’ for Cody Gakpo signing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-12-22T09:15:28Z"
modified: "2022-12-22T09:15:28Z"
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# Man United: Red Devils in ‘pole position’ for Cody Gakpo signing

**[Man United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) are in ‘pole position’ to seal the signing of Netherlands international star Cody Gakpo, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Gakpo shines in Qatar…

Scoring [three goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/335/Show/Netherlands-Netherlands) across the tournament and playing a leading role in his country’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals, PSV Eindhoven’s ace emerged as one of Qatar’s breakout stars.

The Dutchman has been attracting [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) interest as a result with United and manager Erik ten Hag heavily linked in particular.

Reports have [suggested](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/premier-league-man-united-cody-gakpo-erik-ten-hag-latest-transfer-rumours/) that the Red Devils are set to go all out for Gakpo’s signing in January with ten Hag personally leading the charge to get it done.

### The Latest: United in ‘pole position’…

As per [90min and journalist Scott Saunders,](https://twitter.com/_scottsaunders/status/1605202094075641860) United are currently favourites and in ‘pole position’ as things stand as they lead the chase heading into next month.

It’s claimed in the [piece](https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-sanction-transfer-psv-netherlands-forward-cody-gakpo)that they have also already begun working on a deal to bring Gakpo to Old Trafford.

Writing on Twitter, reporter Saunders[explained:](https://twitter.com/_scottsaunders/status/1605202094075641860)

*“#MUFC in pole position for Cody Gakpo.*

*“Wheels put in motion to move in January. PSV looking at club record fee to sell, likely in region of £45m.”*

### The Verdict: Get it done…

Called a [‘magnificent’](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball/status/1594723154848800768) player by journalist Josh Bunting, Gakpo’s numbers in the Eredivisie certainly reflect an attacker of real quality.

As per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/129/Show/Netherlands-PSV-Eindhoven), the 23-year-old has dazzled with nine goals and 12 assists in just 14 league appearances this season – making £45 million seem like a fairly reasonable fee.

Gakpo wouldn’t just bring attacking threat to Manchester, but his age indicates that he could even get better and better under an experienced manager like ten Hag.