Erik ten Hag, the manager of United, and Gakpo are represented by the same agency, and ten Hag is eager to add the 23-year-old to his attack.
Despite already adding midfielder Christian Eriksen and defenders Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia to his squad this summer, the Dutchman has not yet been able to bolster his front line.
United are searching for additional options up front due to Anthony Martial’s current injury and uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
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