Barcelona will reportedly need to fork out €50 million to sign in-demand PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo, a target for Arsenal.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, PSV Eindhoven will demand €50 million to part ways with Cody Gakpo. The in-demand Dutch attacker is a target for Barcelona and Arsenal over a possible move next year.
Cody Gakpo has enjoyed a stunning rise to prominence in the last 18 months. The 23-year-old was already a highly sought-after player in the transfer market following his exploits last season. But with the player taking his performances to the next level, more high-profile clubs have entered the equation.
The Dutch attacker has amassed 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 appearances for PSV Eindhoven this term. And Gakpo would have seen his stock rise further when he made the difference for the Netherlands in the 2022 FIFA World Cup opener against Senegal this week. So it is hardly surprising that Barcelona and Arsenal are keen on signing him.
Barcelona will see Memphis Depay depart from Spotify Camp Nou next year. In addition, Ferran Torres’s future is up in the air after falling down the pecking order. So the Blaugrana might need to enter the market for a versatile attacker. And Gakpo has emerged as a viable target for Barcelona.
On the other hand, at Arsenal, Mikel Arteta wants to continue building his squad next year. And amid the overdependence on Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, the Arsenal manager is eager to bring in a versatile attacker. The Gunners have thus scouted the in-demand Gakpo for a long time.
Barcelona and Arsenal now know how much they will have to pay to sign the 23-year-old. PSV Eindhoven will demand around €50 million for the Dutch international. And shelling out that amount might not be Barcelona’s cup of tea amid their financial struggles. But Arsenal might be able to afford to fork out €50 million for the player.
It will be interesting to see if Barcelona can move the pieces appropriately to afford Gakpo. If not, Arsenal might have the advantage in the race to sign the Dutchman from PSV Eindhoven in a deal worth €50 million.
