Gakpo is currently not someone that the Reds are actively targeting

Virgil van Dijk responded harshly when it was suggested that Cody Gakpo, a teammate from the Netherlands, may eventually join Manchester United, Gakpo, a forward for PSV Eindhoven, is now tied for the most goals scored at this year's World Cup with three goals in four games, this has only increased rumors about the 23-year-future…

Old's with Gakpo being linked to Liverpool as well as Man United, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, Gakpo, though, is "not someone that is being actively targeted" by the Reds at this time, claims GOAL's Neil Jones, Van Dijk was questioned about the possibility of his teammate joining Real Madrid or Manchester United in the mixed zone after the Netherlands' 3-1 victory…

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against the USA in the round of 16 on Saturday night, he responded, as reported by The Athletic, "Are Manchester United and Real Madrid on the same level at this time?" "I mean no offense at all, he clearly has a next step in him, in my opinion. I have a strong sense that it might occur. Time will tell if it occurs this winter or the following year.

But he's a great kid, works hard, has a lot of talent, and he clearly has more to offer, we are thrilled with how well he is doing and pray that it continues, Van Dijk makes a strong argument, even though United now leads Liverpool by one spot and four points in the Premier League standings. A player with Gakpo's talent would undoubtedly choose Madrid…

Animosity between Liverpool and United

At this point if given the choice between Madrid and United, even though Van Dijk maintained there was "no disrespect," it's possible that the animosity between Liverpool and United briefly surfaced. Gakpo is the best player and could really go far with his career and progress more further in a new club.