PSV's transfer plans are taking shape, with the latest reports linking the club to a promising young left-back from FC Twente, Mats Rots. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 6 possible arrivals and 1 potential exits. The items below detail the latest news on the most important transfer rumours, with the hottest storyline right now revolving around striker Manfred Ugalde.
Mats Rots
On Saturday, it was reported that PSV has shown serious interest in Mats Rots, a 20-year-old Dutch left-back for FC Twente. According to ESPN, Como is also interested, and Ajax has been monitoring the player with above-average interest for over two years. Transfermarkt reports that Rots has an estimated market value of ten million euros and is under contract until mid-2027. Rots, who joined Twente in July 2024, has 4 caps for the Netherlands U21 team. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, he has made 27 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists.
Moncef Zekri
PSV Eindhoven is monitoring Moncef Zekri, a 17-year-old left-back for KV Mechelen, according to a report on Saturday. The club is considering investing in the new talent for the summer 2026 transfer window. Other clubs are also interested, with Ajax Amsterdam also tracking the player. Inter Milan is one of the most advanced clubs pursuing him, while Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig have also registered their interest. It is reported that the player favours the German league. According to sources, no official offer has yet been submitted. A source close to the situation estimates Zekri's current value at approximately 4 million euros and claims KV Mechelen has set a minimum asking price of 7 million euros, which could increase by another 2 million euros through add-ons. Zekri's contract with the Belgian club runs until June 2028. He has made 16 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League this season and has 20 caps for the Morocco U17 national team.
Manfred Ugalde
According to sport-express on Friday, PSV reportedly views Spartak Moskou's 23-year-old striker Manfred Ugalde as a potential successor to Ricardo Pepi. This follows a report from De Telegraaf earlier in the week that Ugalde is one of several potential successors identified by the club. For his part, Ugalde stated that he is unaware of this and is concentrating on playing for Spartak. Technical director Earnest Stewart made an unsuccessful attempt to sign Ugalde from Spartak this past winter. De Telegraaf also reported on Wednesday that it is expected Ugalde will be considered again this summer, with an asking price of around twenty million euros.
Mika Biereth
On Friday, Voetbalprimeur.nl reported that Mika Biereth is a potential striker for PSV. The 22-year-old AS Monaco striker's name has been mentioned as a possible target as the club is reportedly looking for a potential successor for Ricardo Pepi. Biereth is said to be on a list that also includes other players. Juventus has also been recently linked with the player.
Cesare Casadei
There is growing interest from several foreign clubs in Torino's midfielder Cesare Casadei, according to a report from Nicolo Schira on Wednesday. The report states that AS Monaco, PSV, Feyenoord, and Sporting CP have shown interest. Chelsea has a 27.5% clause on a future sale.
Álvaro Rodríguez
Voetbalprimeur.nl reported on Friday that Álvaro Rodríguez is being considered by PSV as a striker. The Eredivisie leaders have been linked with the 21-year-old Elche CF forward, though club watcher Rik Elfrink questioned whether the player would be affordable. Rodríguez is understood to be subject to a buy-back option held by Real Madrid that is reportedly worth tens of millions.
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