Big West Ham blow as Manchester United allegedly could now sign ‘sensational’ Cody Gakpo this summer

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Manchester United signing PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo would be a big blow for West Ham United this summer.

The 23-year-old is thought to be closing in on a £34 million move to Manchester United this summer according to a report from The Telegraph.

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Hammers boss David Moyes allegedly wanted to bring the seven-capped Holland international to the London Stadium.

However, with Manchester United now allegedly closing in on the talented 23-year-old attacker, West Ham are fighting a losing battle.

Moyes clearly needs to strengthen his attacking ranks at the London Stadium before the transfer window slams shut, if the Hammers are to enjoy a successful 2022/23 campaign.

Gakpo would have been a sensational signing for West Ham but it’s clear to see now that the Dutchman will not be coming to the London Stadium…

Manchester United close in on West Ham target Cody Gakpo

According to a report from The Telegraph, Erik Ten Hag is closing in on a deal to sign the PSV Eindhoven attacker.

We would have absolutely loved to see Gakpo at West Ham. He’s a terrific young talent with a really high ceiling but it will now be back to the drawing board for Moyes.

Gakpo has been described as a ‘sensational’ player by well-renowned Twitter account Dutch Football.

He has also been labelled as ‘superb’ by football journalist Josh Bunting.

He bagged a brilliant 21 goals and 14 assists in 47 games in all competitions for PSV last season (Transfermarkt).

In the main, Gakpo is a right-footed left winger.

However, the seven-capped Holland international can play anywhere along the front line, and has pace and technical ability in abundance. He plays with a real sense of directness that West Ham have desperately lacked recently.

The PSV star stands at 6ft 2in tall, so he should be more than capable of coping with the physicality of Premier League football.

Cody Gakpo would have been a great signing for West Ham but it seems as though Manchester United will be welcoming him to Old Trafford imminently.

And that’s a real shame.

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