With just a month remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Man Utd close in on Gakpo
Manchester United appear to be edging closer to a move for PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands winger Cody Gakpo, but they’ll have to part with £75 million in order to get their man.
That’s according to French outlet Footmercato who are reporting that his transfer fee is rising with every display in Qatar.
Gakpo was valued at €45m back in August, but that figure has nearly doubled while he’s been at the World Cup.
Gakpo has impressed during the Netherlands run to the quarterfinals, where they’ll meet Argentina. The 23-year-old Dutchman has scored three goals in games against Senegal, Ecuador and Qatar, and has impressed with a combination of dynamic pace and electric movement.
United boss Erik ten Haag is in the market for attacking reinforcements following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, and he could make a move in January.
Other Premier League clubs have are also said to be interested, while Gakpo’s performances have since attracted clubs around Europe. Gakpo still has three years to run on his existing contract.
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