PSV Eindhoven is hunting for a direct replacement for Sergiño Dest and has three serious candidates under consideration. The club aims to fill the right‑back vacancy quickly to keep its ambitions for the upcoming season on track.

Who are the candidates?

The three players highlighted by the coaching staff combine pace, ball control and experience in European leagues. One recently extended his contract with a top Bundesliga side, another comes from Ligue 1 and has already logged several Eredivisie seasons, while the third is a young talent who impressed at an international youth tournament.

Why do they fit PSV?

All three profiles match PSV’s style: attacking full‑backs who overlap and retain possession. The Bundesliga player adds a physical edge, the Ligue 1 defender brings technical sharpness, and the youngster injects dynamism that aligns with the club’s youth‑focused philosophy. Each has also shown the ability to adapt quickly to new environments.

What does this mean for the future?

Securing a proper Dest successor would give PSV more defensive stability and free up creative options up front. If one of the three is signed, it could energise the club’s transfer market, signalling to rivals that PSV is ready to invest in quality. The final decision is expected before the summer window closes, but all eyes are on which name will wear the red and white next.