PSV Eindhoven have reportedly increased Cody Gakpo’s transfer fee to €75m (£65m), with Liverpool and Manchester United both interested in signing the Netherlands international.
According to Foot Mercato, the attacker’s asking price will ‘explode’ after the 2022 FIFA World Cup as Gakpo has established himself as one of the breakout talents of the tournament, with the winger bagging three goals in four matches for Louis van Gaal’s side.
And as per the report, PSV now want more for their star attacker ahead of the January window, with Gakpo now sitting on a transfer fee worth £65m amid interest from the likes of Liverpool and United as reported by TeamTalk, with a Premier League move now seemingly on the cards for the 23-year-old.
With a quarter-final clash against Argentina just days away, there’s every chance that Gakpo could increase his transfer fee even more with a big performance against Lionel Messi’s side. And for Liverpool and United, this will be the last thing they way to see from the attacker this week.
Both Premier League clubs seem keen on signing the winger, and if Gakpo is to again turn up in Qatar, there’s every chance that PSV will add more to the forward’s already increasing transfer fee which might make the 23-year-old too expensive for the English giants.
Indeed, Gakpo would be an outstanding signing for any big European club in January. Yet for Liverpool and United, they will be hopeful that PSV end their demands for the youngster at £65m, a fee that could already be viewed by many as well above market value.
£65m transfer fee is more than enough for Gakpo in January
Many would have tipped Gakpo to have a successful World Cup this summer, but very few might have predicted the PSV star to have performed this well in Qatar, with the attacker now set for a massive transfer in January amid interest from Liverpool and United.
Yet for the Dutch club themselves, they should keep Gakpo’s value at £65m, as going any higher might deter suitors away from wanting to sign the winger, something PSV won’t want to happen given their worrying financial situation
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