PSV Eindhoven are interested in signing Kevin De Bruyne from Napoli this winter, and the strongest sign yet is not a bid but contact. A transfer expert says PSV have been in touch with his representatives for some time, and the talks have been positive.
PSV's January interest
Mounir Boualin, speaking to football-italia.net, said: "PSV have been in contact with De Bruyne’s representatives for some time and discussions have been positive thus far."
That sits alongside Peter Bosz's public praise of the midfielder, when he told A Bola, in comments translated from Portuguese, "I think he is one of the greatest footballers ever."
The Dutch club's interest is not just speculative noise. PSV are 24th in the Champions League table with 4 points, so any move for a player of De Bruyne's standing would be a major swing rather than a finishing touch.
Napoli's contract and form
De Bruyne is under contract until June 30, with Napoli holding an option to extend the deal for a further 12 months. One report says he moved from Manchester City to Napoli in the summer of 2025 on a free transfer, while another puts the contract end date later, so the exact expiry remains disputed.
What is not disputed is that his Napoli spell has been productive but not fully settled. He has made 10 Serie A appearances, scored 3 goals and provided 0 assists. Napoli sit 10th in Serie A after 11 matches, with 15 points and a goal difference of +4, and that kind of return leaves more room for winter noise than the club would want.
A January exit is still only a possibility, but PSV's interest sounds more advanced than a casual enquiry. The next step is whether the clubs move from contact to something more concrete before the window opens.
Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
