Manchester United are set to open talks in the coming days over an offer for Holland striker Kody Kakpo. Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure has left United in desperate need of a new striker. And PSV’s Kakpo has emerged as their number one target.
The 23-year-old, who is expected to start for Holland’s game against Argentina on Friday. Has scored three goals in the World Cup and has been used by Louis van Gaal as a central striker.
He has been on United’s list since the summer. And of course they already had initial talks with PSV in August. But ended up choosing to sign winger Anthony from Ajax for £82 million UFABET
Leeds United and Southampton They had made an offer to grab the Kody Kakpo in the final curve of the past summer. But he opted to remain at PSV for the chance to feature regularly to secure a place in the national team for the World Cup.
The decision appears to be in favor for PSV, with Kakpo netting 13 goals this season. And his value has increased due to his form in Qatar.
The Dutch club turned down an offer of £26m plus £11m in bonuses from Leeds last August, with Leeds sporting director Marcel Brands claiming the difference was just £2m in bonuses. He joined the team But now his value should have risen to almost £50 million.