Cody Gakbo scored two goals in the first two matches of the World Cup. It has already been reported that Manchester United and Arsenal are pursuing the player. ESPN has now reported that Jurgen Klopp’s assistant Pepin Legenders is supposed to be a big fan of his countryman and is looking into the possibility of persuading Klopp to bring the PSV forward to Liverpool in January.
Christian Pulisic is currently playing the World Cup with the USA, but it is likely that he will find a new club after the tournament. ESPN reports that Manchester United are looking into loan possibilities for the American player from January.
The Daily Mail also reports that Newcastle and Arsenal are monitoring the player’s situation, as he has only 18 months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are also looking to strengthen themselves in January. The London club is said to have spotted Bayer Leverkusen player Piero Hincapie during the World Cup, according to the Mirror. The 20-year-old defender played every minute during the Ecuadorian tournament.
Newcastle have made a good start to this year’s season and are currently in third place in the English Premier League. This is not to say that the club is on the lazy side for this reason. The club is studying the possibility of signing 18-year-old Brazilian Andre Santos from Vasco da Gama in January, reports Northern Echo.
Newcastle have also been said to be interested in signing Moise Keane, according to the Daily Express. The Italian is currently on a two-year loan at Juventus. The striker has four goals in 13 Serie A appearances this season.
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