Cody Gakpo has been subject to heavy transfer links to Manchester United and Real Madrid. While the Dutchman is not bothered by it, his national teammate Virgil van Dijk has come up with some advice that has irked the Red Devils fans.
Netherlands winger Cody Gakpo has put on a dazzling show for his national side in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, having reached the quarterfinals. Consequently, he has been linked to a move from his present club, Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven, to English giants Manchester United and reigning European and Spanish champion Real Madrid. The Dutchman is currently wholly focused on the WC and is not thinking about his club's future, while he intends to continue with the Lightbulbs. However, his national teammate Virgil van Dijk feels that the Red Devils are not at the same level as Los Blancos, which has irked the fans of United.
Exactly so his mate has to decide if he wants game time at the lesser level club or bench time at Madrid
— Ricci Kitchen (@ricci_kitchen)Addressing his United links, Gakpo told The Athletic, "I have to be honest, I am not thinking about that now. I am focused on the tournament and want to keep performing well to keep helping the team. Hopefully, we can think about other things when we become world champions. I try to keep focused, and the other players don't speak about that."
They asked a Liverpool defender if he can perform at United? What in the world.
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The way Gakpo was shining on the big stage was actually making my day but now this vàn dijk guy comes and ruins it......for his sake and all man utd fans i hope he goes home😶
— Mohaste254 (@mohaste03)Gakpo also spoke to De Telegraaf on the topic last week and expressed, "As it stands now, I will still be playing for PSV after the winter break. But, as I said before the start of the World Cup, we will see what will happen." Meanwhile, van Djik remarked, "Are Manchester United and Real Madrid on the same level? No disrespect, not at all."
So that means Liverpool shouldn't be scouting players as well because they're even blow man united currently
— AARONATION 👁️🗨️ (@Aaron_Magook)"I think he has that next step in him. I feel like it could happen, whether in the winter or the summer or next year; time will tell. He is a great boy who works hard and is very talented, and definitely, there is more in him. We are so pleased he is doing so well for us. Long may it continue," added van Djik.