PSV in talks over January move for Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne

PSV are in discussions with Kevin De Bruyne about a potential January transfer for the Napoli midfielder, according to reports in the Netherlands.

The Eredivisie champions have identified the 35-year-old Belgium international as their leading target and are reportedly “hopeful” of bringing him to Eindhoven. De Bruyne is said to have responded positively to PSV’s interest.

Reports from Dutch newspapers Eindhovens Dagblad and De Telegraaf say the club has already opened top-level talks with the former Manchester City player. Eindhovens Dagblad journalist Rik Elfrink reports that De Bruyne has not reacted negatively to the approach.

De Bruyne is reportedly permitted to leave Napoli on a free transfer in January. He has found it difficult to settle in Naples and has allegedly been involved in a bust-up with several team-mates, including Rasmus Hojlund, Lorenzo Lucca and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

A move to PSV would address a need identified by manager Peter Bosz. He recently said the club had lacked a player capable of changing matches through individual quality since Joey Veerman and Ismail Saibari left during the summer.

De Bruyne is viewed as a potential addition to PSV’s attacking options. Romanian winger Dennis Man is reportedly allowed to depart in January, while Sami Ouaissa has not played a minute since joining from NEC Nijmegen.

That would leave PSV with Ruben van Bommel, Esmir Bajraktarevic, 18-year-old Amir Bouhamdi and Ivan Perisic among their attacking choices. Perisic’s contract expires in the summer.

PSV are expected to face competition for De Bruyne, with Everton also reportedly interested in signing him.

De Bruyne joined Napoli in 2025 and has scored nine goals and provided six assists in 36 appearances across all competitions.