N.E.C. Nijmegen attracts attention of VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart has identified N.E.C. Nijmegen's Kodai Sano as a potential summer transfer target. The 22-year-old midfielder has previously attracted interest from bigger clubs like Ajax Amsterdam and Nottingham Forest.
Why is this important for N.E.C. Nijmegen?
N.E.C. Nijmegen has achieved a sensational third place in the previous season and can still secure a Champions League spot through qualification.
What happens next?
VfB Stuttgart is not the only club interested in Kodai Sano. PSV Eindhoven also has him in their sights as a possible replacement for Ismael Saibari, who is on the verge of joining Bayern Munich.
Statistics
In 39 competitive matches, Sano scored three goals and provided seven assists. He is likely to be a sought-after player again in the summer.
Conclusion
N.E.C. Nijmegen will now have to wait and see if VfB Stuttgart will make a concrete bid for Kodai Sano. The club has already been interested in the 22-year-old midfielder, but he is now likely to be a sought-after player again by other clubs.
