Southampton Said To Be About To Launch £40 million Bid For Dutch Winger

This one seems strange to me, but it is perhaps a sign of the new owners ambition that we are even mentioned as being in a position to not just break our transfer record but smash it.

Saints are said to have been in talks with PSV Eindhoven for left sided winger Cody Gakpo and that they are talking in terms of around £35-40 million to land the Dutch International.

There was an expectation in Holland that Manchester United would make a move, but it seems that it is Saints who have spoken to PSV about their interest in Gakpo.

Sources in Holland claim that although there has been no official bid, that talks have been held between Southampton and both the players representatives and PSV Eindhoven.

The 23 year old was born in Eindhoven and has been a the club through it's youth sides.

So far he has played 95 games in the Eridivisie for PSV, scoring 30 goals and also claiming 30 assists, he also has extensive experience in the cup competitions.

Gakpo only signed an extension to his contract in January of this year to take him through to 2026, hence his services will not come cheap.

Although it seems odd that Saints will pay £40 million, it does fit in with the game plan of buying players with potential, they clearly feel that Gakpo's value will soar if he is successful at St Mary's

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