£35m ‘king’ forward says he’s spoken to Tottenham’s Bergwijn about potential PL move

Wed 6 April 2022 19:15, UK

Reported Tottenham Hotspur target Cody Gakpo has told he’s spoken with Steven Bergwijn about life in the Premier League.

The Spurs ace and the PSV star both play for the Netherlands and came through the ranks at the Eindhoven club.

According to , Tottenham have joined the race to sign Gakpo, one of Europe’s most in-demand youngsters.

The outlet claims Spurs – or any other suitors – would have to pay around £35million for the 22-year-old.

Gakpo is a left-winger but can play on the right wing and at centre-forward.

Admittedly, he plays in the as Bergwijn, but the latter’s future at Spurs is uncertain.

So if Bergwijn were to leave N17, Gakpo would be a great shout as a replacement.

“He has given me his advice”

Gakpo spoke to The Sun about PSV’s conveyor belt of talent that has moved on in recent years.

As well as Bergwijn, Denzel Dumfries and Donyell Malen have left Eindhoven for clubs in the big five.

“I played with Bergwijn, Denzel and Donyell Malen,” said Gakpo.

“When I see them with the national team we speak about how it’s going at their clubs.

“Stevie is playing in the Prem and doing well.

“He has given me his advice about the league and told me how it feels to play in the Prem because I was curious about other countries.”

that Gakpo extended his PSV contract until 2026.

But although he does not have a release clause, PSV understand that he expects to go if a suitable offer comes in.

This appears to have put several clubs on alert.

The Athletic suggested that Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are all eyeing Gakpo, in addition to Spurs.

The attacking ace has registered in all competitions this term.

He also has four Netherlands caps and one Oranje goal to his name.

PSV legend Rene Van der Kerkhof recently sung Gakpo’s praises.

He told : “I think he is one of the best players that PSV has produced in recent years.

“He has the appearance of a top player, that is very important. I jokingly call him King Gakpo.

“He has a lot of footballing qualities. I actually don’t know in which position he comes into his own best.

“He can play well on the left and right, but I would put him in the (number) ten position.

“You just have to let him play football the way he can. That would be my idea.”