Dutchman tells Blues fans ‘AGENT IS IN TOUCH’ with Tuchel interested in signing exciting attacker
According to latest reports, Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan has told talkSPORT that the agent of reported Chelsea target Cody Gakpo is speaking with clubs over a transfer from PSV Eindhoven
The 22-year-old has been in excellent form for the Dutch giants this season, scoring 10 goals and providing 11 assists in just 28 games.
And reports in the media have claimed that we are considering him to add a bit more quality in the attack, especially as Thomas Tuchel has not been impressed with the lack of goals his side have scored this season
Marcel van der Kraan told talkSPORT: “Cody is a great player, but I agree with Marco van Basten – who has been campaigning against young players leaving so early. He’s great in Holland and the Eredivisie, and if you don’t know any different parameters in other leagues, you would think this guy could play for Man United, Man City, Liverpool – all the clubs who have been looking at him.
Dutch icon Van Basten had told Ziggo Sport that Gakpo should spend at least three or four seasons in the Eredivisie before considering moves to bigger leagues, like in England.
He added: “They have been sending their scouts to Holland and have been watching all the videos of him. His agent is in touch with some really big clubs in that top-five in the Premier League, he went to visit them last week.
“But Davy Klaassen and so many other players, Memphis Depay, when they left the Eredivisie early, they can’t do it. English football is another massive step up. I would advise Cody to not rush to the big clubs – make sure you play every week. He’s only got to look at Donny van de Beek to see what could happen to him.”