Reports Link PSV Eindhoven to January Move for Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne

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PSV Eindhoven are interested in signing Kevin De Bruyne from Napoli in the January transfer window and have been in contact with the Belgian's representatives "for some time," according to reports in the Netherlands cited by Football Italia. Transfer expert Mounir Boualin reported that discussions between the Dutch club and De Bruyne's camp have been positive so far. Local newspaper Eindhovens Dagblad also reported PSV's interest but cautioned that there is still a long way to go before any final agreement is reached.

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The reports follow suggestions in Italy earlier in the week that De Bruyne could leave Napoli as early as January. The 35-year-old joined Napoli on a free transfer after his Manchester City contract expired roughly 18 months ago, but the spell has not gone to plan for club or player. He missed more than four months of the 2025-26 season with a major hamstring injury, and he drew controversy when he said he was "happy" to see Scudetto-winning head coach Antonio Conte leave. Napoli finished last season in the Serie A top four.

Conte has since been replaced by Massimiliano Allegri, whose side has lost seven of his first 15 matches in charge. Napoli sat 10th in the Serie A table during the November international break and faced the risk of missing out on qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds. De Bruyne is under contract until June 30, with the club holding an option to extend the agreement by a further 12 months.

PSV are not the only club reportedly interested in a winter deal for De Bruyne. The reports also noted that an Instagram post from 433nl about PSV's interest was liked by Netherlands international Noa Lang, who spent three seasons with the Dutch club and has himself been linked with a January move away from Napoli. The sourcing remains media reporting rather than official confirmation from either club.