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5 Arsenal transfer targets to watch at the 2022 World Cup

By James Cormack

VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 27: Yeremy Pino of Villarreal CF looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League group C match between Villarreal CF and Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Estadi Ciutat de Valencia on October 27, 2022 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 27: Yeremy Pino of Villarreal CF looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League group C match between Villarreal CF and Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Estadi Ciutat de Valencia on October 27, 2022 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /
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2. Cody Gakpo (Holland)

Cody Gakpo is poised to have plenty of suitors next year. (Photo by Andre Weening/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
Cody Gakpo is poised to have plenty of suitors next year. (Photo by Andre Weening/BSR Agency/Getty Images) /

Cody Gakpo was linked with every man and his dog ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. Manchester United held a strong interest, but the likes of Leeds United and Southampton were also optimistically keen on signing the Dutch international.

Gakpo has enjoyed a promising start to his international career and will start in Louis van Gaal’s fluid front three at the World Cup for a Holland side touted to enjoy a deep run.

Europe’s elite will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on the PSV skipper and Arsenal might fancy checking the elegant forward out, too. The Gunners caught a first-hand glimpse of Gakpo during the Europa League group stage and would’ve been impressed by his performance in Eindhoven.

Arsenal were tenuously linked with Gakpo in the summer, and they will surely be in the market for a versatile attacker in 2023.

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