Bouhamdi commits to 2031
Amir Bouhamdi has signed an improved contract through 2031 (5) (6). PSV rewarded the young attacker for what the club sees as a rapid rise, a long-term bet while the senior squad wobbles.
Veerman clause running out
Joey Veerman's release clause is active for only a few more days, with a capped buyout amount (10). Dortmund have him at the very top of their wishlist, confirmed by multiple outlets (1) (4). If a move does not happen this week, it likely won't happen at all this window. PSV could then enter the market for a successor, and Dani Ceballos' name has come up, a move that would also sting Ajax (13).
Ajax move for Geertruida
Ajax are trying to hijack Lutsharel Geertruida from RB Leipzig, and from your club's long-running pursuit (3) (9). PSV need central defenders badly, and this was one of the names. Fans have been calling for defensive signings for weeks.
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Oteng-Mensah signed for Jong PSV
PSV have landed 18-year-old attacker Keziah Oteng-Mensah from Eintracht Frankfurt for the reserve team, reportedly for just over €200,000, with a contract until 2029 (2) (7) (8).
Verweij: no defenders is the problem
Journalist Mike Verweij hammered PSV's choice not to sign defenders this summer while spending elsewhere (12). The criticism matches what fans have been saying: the backline, not the midfield, is where the money should go. Also quiet on the way out: Swedish club Sirius have confirmed landing Jesper Uneken from PSV, while closing the door on Moses Ogbu and Kai Meriluoto (11).
AZ remind: 0–4 in the Johan Cruijff Schaal
AZ beat PSV 0–4 in the Johan Cruijff Schaal, and their coach LeeRoy Echteld is still using it as a marker of what his side can do (14). Your team sit 10th in the Eredivisie after a 2–2 home draw with Fortuna Sittard, a stoppage-time equaliser doing the damage. Excelsior away on Saturday is the next chance to reset.
Fan reactions
The mood in the PSV subreddit is split between frustration and resignation. One thread lays out the obvious: the club needs one or two new centre-backs, and there is a real fear the defence undermines a title push and a Champions League run (new central defenders). Another wishes Veerman well if Dortmund come calling, calling it a beautiful move he deserves, but reads as a fan already bracing for goodbye (Borussia interested in Joey).
