Premier league teams are running scared of the new Manutd – as Manchester United set to announce the signing of £50 million world cup star in January

Manchester United’s pursuit of Cody Gakpo is ongoing, with fresh talks planned with his agents, Fabrizio Romano revealed last week.

Gakpo has been starring at the World Cup with Netherlands, scoring three goals in four games. United had considered a move in the summer, choosing to defer a transfer to future transfer windows, and now face seeing his price tag increase.

The Sun also now report United are expected to launch a £50 million move for the Dutchman in January. Gakpo’s future has been a hot topic for weeks and is gaining momentum amid his excellent performances in Qatar.

Dutch teammate Virgil van Dijk was asked about Gakpo’s future after the Netherlands win over USA and cheekily tried to steer him away from United.

He was quoted by Goal: “Are Manchester United and Real Madrid on the same level? No disrespect, not at all.

“I definitely think he has that next step in him. I definitely feel like it could happen, whether that is in the winter or the summer or next year, time will tell.”

This is a bit rich from Van Dijk, who plays for a Liverpool side which were beaten by Manchester United earlier this season, and trail four points behind the Red Devils.