A departure of former PSV player Ritsu Doan could have a direct impact on the current PSV Eindhoven squad. The Japanese attacker from Eintracht Frankfurt is a target for Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, and a transfer could prompt the German club to make a move for PSV winger Esmir Bajraktarević.
The German transfer window closes this Monday evening, making the coming days critical. Frankfurt has already shown interest in the 20-year-old Bosnian international. Selling Doan would create the financial space and sporting need to seriously pursue Bajraktarević. Both players prefer to operate from the right flank.
Ritsu Doan is still familiar with the path to Eindhoven. The now 28-year-old player was under contract at PSV between 2019 and 2022, with a loan spell at Arminia Bielefeld. Via SC Freiburg he ended up at Eintracht Frankfurt last summer, who paid 21 million euros for him. Al Ittihad now wants to lure him with an annual salary of nine million euros. Doan's contract in Frankfurt runs until the summer of 2030.
For Esmir Bajraktarević, the situation is different. The young attacker still has a contract with PSV for three more seasons. His development within the squad can be followed on the squad page. A departure this summer would therefore only be considered for a significant fee. Frankfurt must act quickly if they decide to move, due to the approaching deadline.
The potential domino effects keep the transfer market moving this week. A move by Doan to the Middle East would trigger a direct reaction in Germany and potentially in Eindhoven. PSV's upcoming schedule is available in the fixtures. For now, the club is waiting for developments at other clubs, while its own plans for the new season take shape.
