Brentford interested in PSV midfielder Joey Veerman | OneFootball

PSV’s Joey Veerman is being monitored by Brentford, according to Rik Elfrink for the Eindhovens Dagblad. The Premier League club are currently considering whether to approach PSV or the midfielder’s management.

The Eindhoven club aren’t necessarily “looking forward to selling” Veerman, Elfrink says. Therefore, Brentford would have to fork out €30 million for the player, whose contract runs until the summer of 2028.

Veerman is considered a key player in the current squad. Brentford, who also strengthened their squad earlier this summer with the signing of Antoni Milambo from Feyenoord, are reportedly not fazed by PSV’s asking price.

The Premier League club, who finished 10th last season, are now assessing the next step. They will either submit an initial offer to PSV or approach Veerman’s entourage first, according to sources in England.

Whether Veerman is open to a move to England himself remains unclear. It’s known that he was eager to make a move last year, but clubs made no approaches to secure him after a disappointing European Championship.

Fiorentina, in addition to Brentford, are also reportedly keeping an eye on Veerman. However, according to Elfrink, there hasn’t been a “high bid” yet.

PSV will prefer to keep Veerman. They’ve already cashed in on the sales of Johan Bakayoko, Malik Tillman, and Noa Lang. Should negotiations improve, PSV will look for a replacement. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) is high on their list.

GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield