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3 reasons why Arsenal should target Cody Gakpo in January

By Kenneth Daly

AL KHOR - Cody Gakpo of Holland celebrates the 1-0 against Qatar during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group A match between Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. ANP KOEN VAN WEEL (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)
AL KHOR - Cody Gakpo of Holland celebrates the 1-0 against Qatar during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group A match between Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. ANP KOEN VAN WEEL (Photo by ANP via Getty Images) /
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#3: More affordable for a tight budget

Gakpo (L) wouldn’t be too expensive despite his impressive World Cup campaign. (Photo by Photo Prestige/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Gakpo (L) wouldn’t be too expensive despite his impressive World Cup campaign. (Photo by Photo Prestige/Soccrates/Getty Images) /

Despite his impressive form at the World Cup, Gakpo is still a relatively affordable option for Arsenal and PSV’s financial trouble could make a winter transfer feasible.

Media reports suggest that the Dutch outfit will entertain bids in the region of €50m for the coveted front man next month, with recently published figures signalling that they are not in a position to rebuff a big-money proposal should it arrive.

Of course, the Gunners have their own difficulties to manage and last week posted losses of £45.5m for the past year. Furthermore, while UEFA are granting some leeway in recognition of pandemic-related issues, we remain on the Financial Fair Play watchlist and will have to show prudence in the transfer market.

However, this reported asking price pales in comparison to the €100m demanded for alternatives such as Mykhaylo Mudryk and João Félix and might even allow for expenditure in midfield too.

If the money is there, it’s worth a shot.

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