Eindhoven Sano’s PSV dream endures despite €18 million fee hurdle

Today the door to PSV Eindhoven remains open for the Japanse midfielder Kodai Sano, who has repeatedly voiced a strong desire to move to Eindhoven and wear the PSV shirt, while his agent prepares to re‑ignite talks after the champion club paused negotiations last week.

Kodai Sano has made his ambition clear on several occasions, telling local outlets that playing for PSV is his primary goal.

His enthusiasm has been picked up by the local media, which highlighted his eagerness to join the Brabant side.

PSV’s midfield gap fuels hope for Kodai Sano despite €18m price tag

The player's representative is expected to play a decisive role in the renewed negotiations, following PSV’s decision to halt talks last week.

The pause left both PSV and the selling club searching for a fresh approach to bridge the gap.

NEC eyes Joël Drommel as Sano talks keep goalkeeper in focus

The Eindhovens Dagblad reported on Sunday that PSV terminated the transfer process, describing the proposed fee as unrealistic.

Sources claim that NEC is asking roughly €18 million for Sano, a figure the Brabant top club deemed unrealistic.