by Alex Livie
PSV Eindhoven have admitted they are monitoring the progress of teenage sensation Freddy Adu and feel they could have a chance of landing the coveted 14-year-old.
Adu is one of the world's hottest properties and is expected to move on from Major League Soccer club DC United before he ends his teenage years.
All of Europe's major players are keen on landing the supremely gifted forward, but PSV feel they could be in pole position as Adu's girlfriend has opted to return to the Netherlands.
Stephanie Herz is a gifted tennis player, but she has opted to quit Nick Bollettieri's Florida academy in favour of a return to her home country.
It is being claimed Adu is ready to follow Herz to Europe, news which has put PSV on red alert.
"Our scouts have been monitoring his progress for a long time and we would like to have him," PSV chairman Harry van Raaij told De Telegraaf. "We are assessing all the options that would enable us to bring him to Eindhoven."
PSV technical director Frank Arnesen is aware of Adu's girlfriend's return to the Netherlands, but feels they may miss out on his signature.
"We would love to sign him," said Arnesen. "But I am not sure we will be able to get him.
"Even if he moves here with his girlfriend Stephanie, there is no guarantee he would get a work permit.
"I don't think loaning him to a Belgian club would be a viable option.
"We are in contact and are talking and let's hope one day that we can sign him."
PSV have forged close links with Chelsea and Arnesen hinted that could be an avenue worth exploring.
Chelsea have signed flying forward Arjen Robben from PSV and have also secured a deal with talented Brazilian defender Alex.
The Blues have signed Alex from Santos but, as part of the deal, the defender will spend at least one season with PSV.
It is believed that the two clubs are considering a similar agreement to bring Adu to Europe.
"Freddy is sure to play for a top European club," he added. "Hopefully it will be at PSV first and then perhaps Chelsea.
"I have, however, been told that he is a fan of Ajax."
by Jeffrey Glorie
The on-going transfer saga of PSV Eindhoven's Mark van Bommel looks set to continue after Bundesliga club Schalke had a bid for the player firmly rebuffed.
The industrious midfielder, who has been linked to host of European clubs this season, was reportedly heading to Germany according to the player's agent.
However, in a move which will alert potential English suitors Tottenham, Aston Villa and Charlton, PSV chairman Harry van Raaij has blocked a move to Schalke.
"They wanted to pay €3 million - that's too little for us," van Raaij told Dutch television.
Both the player and his club have conceded that he will be seeking pastures new in the summer - but as yet, his destination remains open to speculation.
by Peter ORourke
PSV Eindhoven ace Mateja Kezman has claimed that Liverpool are keen on bringing him to Anfield in the summer.
The 25-year-old is set to leave PSV in the summer as he seeks a new challenge after four years in Holland.
Kezman has been linked with a move to England for the last few months with Fulham and Birmingham both believed to be interested in the striker.
The Serbian international now claims that Liverpool are interested in signing him and Kezman admits he is flattered at their interest.
"Liverpool are back in the race, that's true. It is a marvellous club with a great history. It would be great to join that club," Kezman told De Telegraaf.
News of Liverpool's reported interest in Kezman comes as something of a surprise as they have already lined up a deal for Auxerre's Djibril Cisse in the summer.
Menjen csak Liverpoolba. Sokkal jobb helye lesz ott, mint valami középcsapatban.
FC Volendam - PSV Eindhoven 0-5
0-1 Andre Ooijer (12')
0-2 John de Jong (51')
0-3 John de Jong (58')
0-4 Mateja Kezman (63')
0-5 Mateja Kezman (88')
Ugyanennyire nyert az Ajax is, de még mindig nem nyerték meg a bajnokságot. Ahhoz, hogy ne is nyerjék, a következő két meccsüket el kéne veszíteniük, nekünk meg nyerni mindkettőt.
by Peter ORourke
Fulham are keen on signing PSV Eindhoven striker Mateja Kezman, according to the player's agent.
Kezman is set to leave PSV in the summer as he seeks a new challenge and England seems his preferred destination.
A number of Premiership clubs have been linked with the Serbo-Montenegrin star and he did his chances of a move to England no harm with two goals in this month's Uefa Cup meeting with Newcastle.
Fulham are in the market for a new striker, having failed to fill the void left by Louis Saha's departure to Manchester United in January, and Kezman is believed to be their top target.
The player's agent Chiel Dekker warned that Kezman has no preference where he wants to go as he just wants to try his luck in England.
"Mateja can play the sort of role that Louis Saha did for Fulham," said Dekker.
"But he's not worried whether he lives in Birmingham or London - he just wants to play in The Premiership.
"I'm aware of Fulham's interest but there has been no firm bid from them."
Kezman's signature is sure to spark a mad scramble over the summer with a number of top clubs across Europe set to bid for the prolific hit-man.
by Gerrit van Leeuwen
PSV Eindhoven are set to be pipped to the signature of Dutch international Robin van Persie by Premiership champions Arsenal.
A battle has been raging ever since van Persie informed Feyenoord that he would not sign a new contract at De Kuip.
Arsenal and PSV, as well as Schalke and Sevilla have all expressed interest in the forward.
Van Persie was initially thought to favour staying in Holland after being informed by PSV boss Guus Hiddink that he would look to use him in his preferred central striker's role.
However, van Persie's head was turned last week when Arsenal rekindled the interest they showed during January.
The Gunners were close to a deal in January, but their offer was rebuffed which prompted them to switch their attentions to Jose Reyes.
The capture of Reyes appeared to end any chance of van Persie ending up at Highbury, but it would appear as if Gunners chief Arsene Wenger is still enchanted by the forward.
With a number of changes expected at Highbury in the summer, with Dennis Bergkamp, Kanu and Sylvain Wiltord all out of contract, there would appear to be space for a new striker.
Wenger's statement that he would not break the bank to bring in players in the summer also added weight to suggestions that he had resurrected his interest in van Persie.
This would appear to be borne out by the fact that van Persie's agent has told PSV that his client will not be signing for them.
Arsenal are being tipped to push through a deal in the coming days, with a four-year contract reportedly close to being inked.
Mi elvertük az RBC-t, aki a múlt héten döntetlent játszott az Ajaxxal, a Múlt hetiáldozatunk (NEC) meg most játszott 0-0-át velük. Ha így folytatják még befoghatjuk őket!
by Alex Livie
PSV Eindhoven defender Ernest Faber has announced his retirement.
Injuries have robbed the 32-year-old of a vast amount of playing time in the last few seasons and after failing to shake off his problems, he has decided to hang up his boots.
Faber has given 12 seasons of sterling service to PSV and he has revealed that he would love to find a new function at the club.
"I would love to stay at PSV," he told the club's website. "We have been brainstorming a few times on my future, but I have never properly made up my mind on that issue yet.
"Now that I have been declared unfit to play professional football, it is time to consider my future. So far I have not received any concrete offers."
PSV, meanwhile, have extended the contract of goalkeeping coach Joop Hiele.
He has been at PSV since 1999 and has agreed a deal that ties him to the club for another two seasons.
nem is az, hanem loni kellett volna otthon meg parat.. a tovabbjutas otthon ment el, egyertelmuen. Iden nem jott ossze semmi sem.... Na de majd jovore.
by Adam Marshall
Mateja Kezman has confirmed he wants to play in England next season, although Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce has denied making a bid for the PSV Eindhoven hot-shot.
Although the Serbia & Montenegro international did not impress during his side's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in the Uefa Cup on Wednesday, he did confidently convert a penalty past Shay Given to level the scores.
Birmingham are understood to be serious in their intentions concerning Kezman and PSV claimed to have received a firm bid from the Midlands outfit.
However, manager Steve Bruce stresses this is not the case.
"Kezman's one we have watched, we know all about him," he said. "But we've not made a bid."
The 25-year-old affirmed his desire to play in The Premiership after playing on Tyneside in midweek.
"It was a great atmosphere at St James' Park but that didn't surprise me," he told thefa.com.
"I played for Partizan Belgrade against Newcastle in the Cup Winners' Cup five years ago and it was the same then.
"English football is my dream, it always has been.
"It is the best competition, the best football.
"I think I am going to play in English competition next season."
by Alex Livie
Guus Hiddink would appear to be unfazed by rumours of a mass exodus at PSV Eindhoven in the summer.
Arjen Robben has already signed a pre-contract with Chelsea, while Mark van Bommel and Mateja Kezman are being tipped to follow the Dutch international through the Philips Stadion exit door.
Kezman is one of the hottest striking properties in Europe, with a host of teams expressing interest in the free-scoring centre forward.
Birmingham have tabled an offer for Kezman, while Newcastle, who PSV face in the Uefa Cup on Wednesday, are also rumoured to be interested.
Clubs on the continent are also said to be monitoring Kezman's situation, with a suitable offer almost certain to see a deal agreed.
A similar comment applies to midfield general van Bommel, who has been courted by the likes of Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund, although Schalke remain favourites to secure his signature.
Both players have a further season to run on their deals with PSV, contrary to certain reports which have suggested they are out of contract in the summer, and Hiddink is remaining calm over the possible exodus from Eindhoven.
"I think at the end of the week everyone is gone in my club!" Hiddink quipped. "So we will have a holiday on Friday."
On a more serious note, Hiddink added: "There are always rumours. I cannot answer to rumours and I will see next season what team is in Eindhoven."
Hiddink feels Kezman's work ethic will stand him in good stead wherever he goes.
"He is the kind of professional who is a joy to work with," added Hiddink. "In training he is very committed, he is also very efficient and I hope he can continue this."
Van Bommel agent tipping Schalke
Wednesday, 14 April 2004
by Thomas Zeh
Mark van Bommel's agent Rob Jansen believes his client will join ambitious Schalke this summer.
The Arena AufSchalke side are currently trying to negotiate a fee with the Eredivisie club for the Dutch international.
Schalke general manager Rudi Assauer is keen to bring in the tough-tackling star, but is unwilling to pay the €6 million PSV are demanding from Tottenham Hotspur.
"Assauer's comments are just part of the game. I believe the transfer will go ahead," said Jansen, who masterminded Roy Makaay's move from Deportivo to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich last summer.
Schalke have reportedly reached agreement with the 26-year-old over a four-year deal and Assauer is now keen to re-enter talks with PSV officials.
"On Wednesday he will represent PSV in the Uefa Cup and then I must talk to them about the transfer fee," Assauer told the German press.
PSV tipped to land van Persie
Wednesday, 14 April 2004
by Gijs Lubbers
Feyenoord forward Robin van Persie could well stay in Holland despite widespread interest from around Europe.
The youngster has made a big impression in the last couple of years but seems set to move on after indicating he will not extend his contract.
With van Persie's contract due to expire in the summer of 2005, Feyenoord will look to broker a deal during the close season.
It appeared as if the youngster would move abroad, but a deal could be struck with PSV Eindhoven after they expressed interest in securing his signature.
"Van Persie's first thoughts were for foreign clubs," said the player's agent Erwin Boonacker. "That's why we were surprised to hear of interest from PSV.
"There are about ten clubs from England, Spain, Italy and Germany that are interested in van Persie, but it may be wiser to choose PSV."
Van Persie is looking to finish the season before making a decision on his future.
"I have not signed anything yet," van Persie told AD Sportwereld. "So until the end of the season I'll be playing for Feyenoord."