Cody Gakpo insists Antony’s transfer to Man Utd doesn’t influence his future

PSV Eindhoven ahead Cody Gakpo has insisted Antony’s impending transfer to Ajax won’t influence his future, with the Dutchman claiming to have loads of gives on the desk.

The 23-year-old ahead nonetheless has 4 years remaining on his contract however is anticipated to depart PSV this summer time after falling to Rangers within the qualification rounds for this season’s Champions League.

Amongst his suitors are United, who’ve agreed a €100m price to signal one other Eredivisie star within the type of Antony, however United officers have additionally been maintaining a detailed eye on Gakpo and haven’t dominated out transferring for each.

After Sunday’s 6-1 win over Excelsior, by which Gakpo racked up a purpose and two assists, the Dutchman congratulated Antony on his switch and revealed he expects a solution on his future quickly.

“Enjoyable for [Antony]…however for me and my future, I believe that has no affect,” Gakpo instructed ESPN.

“It is like a puzzle so within the subsequent few days I’ll see which puzzle suits greatest. For me, it’d definitely not be unhealthy to remain at PSV. We’ll see.”

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Gakpo, who mentioned he had ‘a number of choices’, was then requested whether or not United are a real contender for his signature.

“That is proper,” the ahead mentioned. “I hear all of it. I attempt to focus and never hearken to it, however that’s tough.”

90min understands Arsenal, Leeds, Southampton and Nottingham Forest have all spoken with PSV about Gakpo sooner or later this summer time, with the Dutch facet stressing they didn’t need to offload the ahead.

Nevertheless, PSV’s European destiny was all the time anticipated to play a significant function in Gakpo’s future, and with the Dutch facet failing to qualify, the curiosity in him has mounted.

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