‘Secret Meeting’: Fabrizio Romano Delvers Update on Manchester United Pursuit for ‘Ronaldo Replacement’
Fabrizio Romano claims that Manchester United held a “secret meeting” with PSV Eindhoven to discuss the prospect of signing Cody Gakpo in the summer.
Prior to signing Antony from Ajax, the Red Devils were seriously considering a deal for the Dutch player.
PSV director Brands reveals to ESPN meeting with Manchester United last summer to discuss Cody Gakpo. 🚨🔴 #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 6, 2022
PSV wanted €50m package. “Man Utd never made an official bid”, as Brands said.
More on Gakpo, Man Utd and the relationship with his agents: https://t.co/VdXw4QJjlj pic.twitter.com/DA6HfhqwOj
Marcel Brands, the director of football of PSV, has discussed what transpired with Gakpo over the summer, when many Premier League clubs were interested in signing him.
One of these clubs was Manchester United, who met with the Dutch team to discuss the prospect of signing him for Old Trafford.
Brands stated that United failed to submit an official offer for the forward’s services following the meeting. The total amount discussed was approximately £44 million.
Romano adds that the Red Devils remain interested in signing Gakpo in the near future, as they view him as one of the best young footballers in the world.
However, the circumstances surrounding the 23-year-future old’s has changed since he is no longer as eager to leave his club as he was at the end of the summer transfer season.
Romano has also alleged that the Dutch forward was eager to join the Red Devils in the summer and had already agreed to the move before they reneged due to the transfer agreement with Ajax for Antony.
After witnessing his incredible start to the season, PSV are unlikely to let him depart anytime soon, according to the source.
Back-to-back Player of the Month awards for Cody Gakpo 😤 pic.twitter.com/5qLTlYJwVQ
— GOAL (@goal) November 4, 2022
Gakpo has scored 13 goals and contributed 17 assists so far this season, making him a player with one of the highest goal involvements in Europe.
As a result, the 23-year-old has been called the ideal “Ronaldo replacement.”
‘Secret Meeting’: Fabrizio Romano Delvers Update on Manchester United Pursuit for ‘Ronaldo Replacement’
