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Man Utd target with more goal contributions than Haaland admits it's a 'shame' he stayed

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Manchester United target Cody Gakpo has admitted it's a shame he didn't make the move to Old Trafford over the summer.The Dutch winger was heavily linked with a move to the Red Devils, but he ultimately remained at PSV.

And it's been to the Dutch side's benefit as he has more goal contributions than Erling Haaland so far this season. Gakpo told The Times: “I was close to leaving, I spoke to Erik ten Hag a few times at Manchester United; in the end, the deal didn’t go through, which was a shame, for me and my development." READ MORE: Sheringham knows he'll upset Spurs telling Man Utd to 'break the bank' to get Kane So far this season, Gakpo has registered 13 goals and 11 assists - the most goal contributions in all of Europe's main leagues.Gakpo continued: "Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world, but also for PSV, because to transfer a player to Manchester United is a good thing for the club.“It ended about a week before the end of the transfer window and in that week I had to decide if I would go to Leeds or Southampton.

In the end, I stayed, but it was a stressful period.” Do you think United should go back after Cody Gakpo in the winter? Let us know in the comments section On Transfer Deadline Day Gakpo had looked set to join Leeds, with the Peacocks landing in Eindhoven ready to whisk Gakpo away back to Leeds.However, PSV pulled the plug on the deal in the 11th hour, leaving Leeds empty-handed after shipping Dan James out on loan to newly promoted Fulham.READ NEXT: Rio Ferdinand left 'surprised' by Sir Alex Ferguson's secret for Man Utd success 'Fergie Time' still alive at Man Utd as youngster scores third injury time goal in two games Eight big-money signings from Serie A who totally.

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