Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has liked a post on Twitter regarding a potential late move for PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo.
The Lowdown: Gakpo approach
Gakpo has been a name on the Elland Road radar for the majority of the summer, with rumours returning in recent days.
Reports earlier in the month claimed that the Whites made an approach for the player, with Sky Sports sharing talk of Leeds registering their interest on Tuesday.
The club appear to be on a late hunt for a new forward, especially after an injury to senior attacker Rodrigo against Everton.
The Latest: Radrizzani reacts
The Telegraph stated on Tuesday evening that Leeds and Everton are in a late race with Southampton for Gakpo’s services. The news quickly emerged on social media, with Radrizzani then ‘liking’ a Twitter post that relayed the update.
Fabrizio Romano has since stated that Gakpo is an option to replace Dan James, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham.
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The Verdict: Club record deal?
PSV are thought to be after a total fee of £38.4m for Gakpo, who has been dubbed ‘outstanding’ by Football Oranje editor Michael Bell, which would be a record deal for Leeds.
The 23-year-old has been in fine form over the past 12 months, netting a career-best 21 goals in all competitions during 2021/22.
The left-winger, who can also play centrally, has already scored three goals and provided three assists in 166 minutes of Eredivisie action this season, so if Leeds can get a deal over the line, it could be a major coup.