Manchester United could sign Ghanaian born Dutch forward as Erik ten Hag first signing

The Red devils are looking to sign at least a new striker in the summer after the departure of Edison Cavani, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard.

It is believed that the incoming manager, Ten Hag could play a key role in who they sign.

Manchester United reports suggesting that Cody Gakpo who is an exciting PSV attacker could be that number one striker to join the club this summer.

He’s been one of the Eredivisie’s standout players this season, scoring 16 goals and 15 assists.

The 22-year-old Dutch footballer may not be on the same level with Edison Cavani and Cristiano Ronaldo but has an amazing style and profile of becoming a great striker in the future.

However, he’s still a very exciting attacker who should certainly be on Man United’s radar.

Cody Gakpo is an amazing talent and a unique player who predominantly plays as a wide attacker and stands at an imposing six-foot-two-inches tall.

This aids him in terms of his speed and he’s able to take big powerful strides with the ball at his feet. He is also very skillful, averaging over 8.3 dribbles per 90 this season with a success rate of over 50 per cent.

Despite being right-footed player, Gakpo usually plays up on the left within Roger Schmidt’s favoured 4-2-3-1 formation.

The benefit of this is that he can use his standout pace and skill to drive at defenders before chopping inside and unleashing shots at goal or threading passes into attacking teammates.

PSV’s forward have attracted the interest of many top European clubs with his goal contributions and amazing performances so far, Man United were the only club after others interest cooled at the beginning of the year when the 22-year-old opted to renew his contract with the Dutch side until 2026.

That’s a big reason why he has such a standout return in terms of goals and assists – his success for PSV this season has been a direct thorn in the side of the rest of the Eredivisie.

The level of Gakpo’s performances this season could play a part in him one day should he join United this summer.