N.E.C. Nijmegen remains a key player in PSV's transfer plans despite the halted negotiations. According to Rik Elfrink of Eindhovens Dagblad, PSV broke off talks with N.E.C. over Kodai Sano last week, but there is still confidence that a deal can be reached. Agent José Fortes Rodriguez will play a crucial role in finalizing the transfer.
What happened?
PSV ended negotiations when it became clear that N.E.C. Nijmegen's asking price was much higher than what PSV was willing to pay. The Nijmegen club is asking eighteen million euros for the Japanese midfielder. This seemed to temporarily rule out a summer transfer for Sano to PSV.
Why is this important for N.E.C. Nijmegen?
Kodai Sano is a key player for N.E.C. Nijmegen, but he is open to a move to PSV. The interest from the league champions shows that Sano is a sought-after player. For N.E.C. Nijmegen, it is important to get a good price for their player, but also to find a replacement.
What comes next?
Despite the impasse, all parties still believe a deal is possible. Agent José Fortes Rodriguez will try to persuade N.E.C. Nijmegen to lower their asking price while encouraging PSV to make a higher offer. Additionally, PSV also mentioned the name of Joël Drommel in talks with N.E.C. over a potential transfer for Kodai Sano, according to De Telegraaf. N.E.C. Nijmegen is looking for competition for first-choice goalkeeper Gonzalo Crettaz.
