Manchester United have scouted the Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo multiple times this campaign, according to the Mirror.
Red Devils emissaries have analysed the 22-year-old star, who has been a standout performer in the Dutch top-flight, on a host of occasions this term.
The Netherlands international has scored 13 goals and picked up 13 assists from 33 matches in all competitions this season. Domestically, he has seven goals and 12 assists from 18 division games.
United’s interim manager Ralf Rangnick instructed his side’s scouting department to have a closer look at Cody and the player was watched most recently in Rood-witten’s 1-0 Europa League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv, in which he scored the decisive goal.
With the club’s forward options likely to reduce this summer, the team may target replacement recruits in the upcoming transfer market.
Edinson Cavani to depart Old Trafford on a free transfer alongside Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba and Juan Mata.
Cristiano Ronaldo may seek a fresh challenge only a year after returning to the Theatre of Dreams if we fail to secure UEFA Champions League football.
Anthony Martial will return to United after his loan stint with the La Liga outfit Sevilla and Mason Greenwood won’t be considered for selection for the foreseeable future.
