PSV roll over Union in friendly romp
Your team battered Union 7–3 in a friendly this weekend (7). A goal-fest that doubles as a confidence boost heading into the new season. Union are scrambling, goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen is pushing for a move, and Champions League qualifiers loom (7).
Mauro Júnior's release clause is the problem
PSV want to keep Mauro Júnior, but Fenerbahçe and FC Porto are circling. His release clause sits at €12m, and PSV are open to renegotiating, within reason. "PSV is prepared to go along with that to some extent, but with a certain fairness and reasonableness," says Rik Elfrink (1) (4). Talks expected in the coming days.
Van Bommel is back after 301 days
Ruben van Bommel returned to the pitch Saturday, 301 days after a cruciate ligament tear. His first minutes since the injury, with father Mark watching on. He is not fully fit yet but said it plainly: "That was the hardest part" (5).
Sano says no, Brandt says Premier League
Two names you can cross off. NEC's Kodai Sano denied any negotiations: "Am I in talks with PSV? No, not at all" (2) (6). And Julian Brandt, linked to both PSV and Ajax, prefers a move to England now that he is a free agent (9).
Bosz calm on transfers, buzzing about the kids
Peter Bosz is not sweating the slow market. Saibari is gone. Sven Mijnans is in. Armando Obispo is agreed. Adamo Nagalo is heading out. And Bosz wants defensive additions soon, but he is happiest about the academy talent now pushing for places (3).
