PSV technical director John de Jong has suggested that Cody Gakpo may soon depart the club.

The Netherlands international was heavily linked with moves to Premier League teams in January.

While no move materialised, the attacker is set to become a target for the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City in the summer.

Gakpo, who has six goals and 10 assists in 15 games in the Dutch league, may want to take the next step in his career.

"The interest started early in the season, when he performed well, also with the Dutch national team," de Jong told PSV TV.

"My goal is to keep him for the season at all times. I don't know how long we can keep him out of the hands of the big clubs in Europe. How he performs is the most important thing.

"That (his new contract) says a lot. A nice signal to players in the academy and in this group.

"The path that he goes through from youth player to important base player, to the second captain is beautiful. An example."