Liverpool transfer: World Cup star advised to pick Arsenal or Liverpool over Manchester United transfer

Liverpool transfer: World Cup star advised to pick Arsenal or Liverpool over Manchester United transfer

Netherlands Talisman Cody Gakpo is enjoying an outstanding World Cup in Qatar at the moment, and he’s sure to attract plenty of transfer interest from Europe’s elite teams.

Gakpo has excelled for PSV at the club level, and now, with some incredibly brilliant play for his nation in Qatar, he is shining brightly on the grandest stage of international football.

Cody Gakpo (photo by Getty images)

Ryan Babel, a former Liverpool forward, discussed the predicament of his fellow Dutchman and suggested Liverpool or Arsenal as possible destinations for the player.

A move to Anfield or the Emirates Stadium would seem to be a better choice for Gakpo than one to Old Trafford, notwithstanding Babel’s suggestion of contacts with Manchester United.

“We’re seeing a lot of interest in Gakpo around Europe and a lot of rumours about what he does next,” Babel told The Athletic. “He’s 23 and I’m curious to see if PSV can hold onto him until the end of the season.

“They are third in the Eredivisie but three points off the top. If they want to win the league they will need to keep him as he’s assisting, he’s scoring, and he’s always involved with his team’s attacks.

“You see him linked to clubs in England, such as Manchester United. Everyone has the right price so let’s see how he develops in the tournament.

“He has shown enough quality that he is ready for the next step, whether it’s in January or next summer.

“As a Liverpool fan, I would tell him to go to Liverpool if they make an approach! Arsenal would also be an incredible team for him, with the current manager and the project that they’re building. He has to follow his heart.”

Given that Jurgen Klopp has struggled since losing Sadio Mane in the summer, Gakpo might be a crucial addition to the Liverpool team at the moment.

Gakpo might fill in for Arsenal’s lack of depth behind players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli and give them another goal threat, which could maintain them at the top of the table.

However, United also needs a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, and perhaps an improvement over patchy performers like Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Anthony Martial.

In other news, (Video) Watch Liverpool and man united target Cody Gakpo has just scored superb third World Cup goal with a smooth and calm finish