PSV Eindhoven has renewed its interest in NEC Nijmegen midfielder Kodai Sano, according to reports from Eindhovens Dagblad.
The Eredivisie champions are preparing for the potential departure of Ismael Saibari to Bayern Munich.
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Bayern Munich is actively working to acquire Saibari, prompting PSV to target the 22-year-old Japanese midfielder as a primary replacement.
The Eindhoven club previously attempted to sign Sano during the winter transfer window, but the deal fell through due to NEC's asking price of between €15 million and €20 million.
Sano recorded three goals and eight assists in 34 matches during his breakout season under manager Dick Schreuder.
FootballTransfers currently lists his estimated market value at €10.1 million.
The midfielder missed out on selection for Japan's World Cup squad, announced on May 15.
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Before the announcement, Sano expressed his ambitions: "The World Cup is my biggest dream. That's why I know how important this season is.
I still have a chance to make the national team. I need to keep playing and gaining experience.
I want to make my dream come true."
Despite the World Cup omission, Sano remains open to joining PSV.
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The club is expected to submit an official bid soon, as the Dutch transfer window opens on June 22, 2026.
