PSV Eindhoven is actively considering a summer transfer move for NEC Nijmegen's standout Japanese midfielder Kodai Sano to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, according to reports from Eindhovens Dagblad.
The Eindhoven club highly values the 22-year-old midfielder's capabilities but holds internal concerns that his arrival could restrict first-team opportunities for their 18-year-old rising talent, Noah Fernandez.
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Sano, whose contract with NEC runs until mid-2028, holds an estimated transfer value of 10.7 million euros and has also drawn significant interest from Bundesliga clubs such as VfB Stuttgart and TSG Hoffenheim.
Club officials Earnest Stewart and Marcel Brands are focusing on players who possess proven experience at a high level, aligning with manager Peter Bosz's preference for tactical maturity over an overly young squad during a title race.
Data indicates that Fernandez shares a 99 percent playing style similarity with Sano, prompting suggestions that PSV could potentially involve the young Belgian midfielder in a deal with Nijmegen.
Analyst Praises Sano's Style
Former manager Aad de Mos expressed immense enthusiasm for the Japanese midfielder's dynamic presence on the pitch during a recent appearance on the Heet van de Herdgang podcast.
De Mos highlighted that Sano's quick forward-thinking attributes perfectly match the aggressive, fast-paced tactical system deployed by Bosz at PSV.
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The analyst concluded his assessment by contrasting Sano's direct style with other well-known international midfielders.
