Robin van Persie admits he's a big fan of PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo.

Arsenal are being linked with Gakpo, who has stated he expected to join Manchester United last summer.

Arsenal legend Van Persie praised Gakpo after the Gunners' 2-0 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League.

Van Persie told BT Sport: “He is a good player.

“He always finds a way in most games to have an influence in terms of making an assist or a goal.

“He is not really an out-and-out striker, but he can play as a No10, out on the wing. He can play in those positions"