A Man Utd move for their ideal Cristiano Ronaldo replacement next month is spiralling out of control after a report revealed a second huge price hike that may not be the last.Ronaldo’s mid-season exit has forced Manchester United into a re-think. They already intended to sign a new centre-forward in 2023, though Ronaldo’s departure has ensured they’ll act in January, not June.
Joao Felix is among the club’s reported targets, though a surprising mid-table Premier League side have stolen a march on the Portugal ace.
Regardless, PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo appears to be United and Ten Hag’s primary target anyway. Indeed, Gakpo previously confirmed he spoke with Ten Hag on multiple occasions over the summer.
A move to Old Trafford was overlooked by Ten Hag in favour of forging a reunion with his former Ajax forward Antony.
United eventually landed the Brazilian to the tune of £86m, though that meant G …
- December 7, 2022
