Erik ten Hag still pushing Man Utd to sign Cody Gakpo following World Cup performances
Cody Gakpo's performances at the World Cup has helped convince Manchester United's hierarchy that he is ready for a transfer to the Premier League , 90min understands. The Netherlands international has scored three times in three group stage matches in the com Pet ition in Qatar, and has been one of the standout players of the tournament to date - his goals helping the Netherlands qualify for the last 16 and into a clash with the United States this weekend. Gakpo was wanted by Erik ten Hag in the summer transfer window, though United stopped short of doing the deal after spending big money on the likes of Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Antony. Ten Hag is still pushing United to make the signing - especially following the mutual termination of Cristiano Ronaldo's contract - and had hoped Gakpo could make an impression on the World Cup for the club's decision makers to further back his judgement on another potential arrival. It's understood United have loved what ...