RusKick invites you on a tactical deep dive: as PSV Eindhoven eyeing both domestic dominance and European strides, the inevitable question arises — who should PSV sell this summer to balance ambition, finances, and squad harmony?
This article examines market values, squad depth, age curves, contract situations, and team strategy. We will propose realistic candidates who could be sold — or at least loaned — without mortally weakening the club. And we’ll explore why some departures might actually strengthen PSV’s long-term project.
The Balancing Act: Ambition vs Sustainability
Every top club must dance the fine line between sporting ambition and prudent finances. PSV is no different. The Dutch side has shown flair in recent windows, pulling off big sales (Noa Lang, Johan Bakayoko) while reinvesting in youth and smart buys. PSV’s latest reported financials show healthy growth, with equity recovering to pre-crisis levels and transfer profit margins contributing significantly to revenue.
But selling stars without eroding on-field quality is a delicate business. The choices must align with these principles:
- Minimize weakening first-team strength
- Free wages or secure transfer fees
- Offload surplus or high-risk players (injury history, aging)
- Make room for emerging talent, youth promotions
- Keep club identity and style intact
So, with those constraints, let’s survey the current PSV roster, value framework, and then propose the most viable sales.
Squad Overview & Market Realities
A glance at PSV’s current squad (2025–26) reveals depth in many areas but also aging or high-value assets that could draw interest.
Key points:
- Total estimated squad market value: ~€249–250 million.
- The club has already moved high-value wingers: Noa Lang and Johan Bakayoko.
- Certain players are aging (e.g. Ivan Perišić) or have limited upside.
- Others are younger and on steep trajectories — these are more sacrosanct for the future.
- Contract durations and sell-by dates matter: some players are entering final years or may trigger exit clauses. Let’s explore them by positional group.
Who Should PSV Sell: Candidate Breakdown
Attack & Wide Forwards
PSV has traditionally traded wingers for high fees — and that model continues.
Dennis Man (RW/LW)
- Valuation: ~€10 million.
- Pros: Good pace, experience, contribution depth.
- Cons: Not a guaranteed starter; surplus for depth.
- Verdict: A solid candidate. PSV could accept a decent offer without wrecking the attack.
Ivan Perišić (LW / wide role)
- Valuation: ~€1.5 million.
- Pros: Big name, experience, leadership.
- Cons: Age 36, contracts likely expensive, declining physical ability.
- Verdict: Probably sells or releases — borderline utility at this point.
Alassane Pléa / Myron Boadu
- Pléa: age 32, lower valuation, limited contributions.
- Boadu: talented but not guaranteed starter; valuation ~€7 million.
- Verdict: Pléa should go (wage relief, low future value). Boadu, only if PSV receives a strong offer and has a replacement ready.
Striker Ricardo Pepi
- Valuation: ~€16 million.
- Pros: Young, growing, strong resale potential.
- Cons: PSV needs a reliable striker; selling him would be high risk unless replacement is secured.
- Verdict: Probably stays — too valuable to let go unless a mega offer arrives.
Midfield & Creative Engine
Guus Til / Paul Wanner
- Wanner is a rising star, expensive, high potential. Not to touch lightly.
- Til is experienced but not irreplaceable; might fetch transfers if demand arises.
- Verdict: Let Til go if demand appears; Wanner should stay.
Joey Veerman / Ismael Saibari
- Veerman is important, regular starter.
- Saibari is young, versatile, and already contributing.
- Verdict: Not ideal to sell. If forced, prefer Til over them.
Defense & Full-Backs
Ivan Perišić’s positional flexibility already covered above.
Kiliann Sildillia / Sergiño Dest
- Sildillia value: ~€10 million.
- Dest: ~€16 million.
- Both are youngish, with resale flexibility.
- -t: Only to be sold if club has strong replacements lined up. Probably hold unless money is too tempting.
Goalkeeper / Older Profiles
Matej Kovar / Nick Olij / Niek Schiks
- Kovar was recently acquired; PSV likely views him as a key component.
- Olij is backup veteran; Schiks is youth.
- Verdict: No sale here unless for financial or squad rebalancing reasons.
Ranking the Sell Candidates
From strongest to least likely:
- Ivan Perišić — age, wages, decline: almost certain departure
- Johan Bakayoko / Noa Lang (already sold) — past window choices confirm this path
- Dennis Man — useful but not indispensable
- Pléa — premium chance to offload an older, low-usage forward
- Guus Til — expendable creative piece if replacement ready
- Boadu — only if high bid emerges and backup exists
- Sildillia / Dest — only in exceptional offer or if replacements are ready
Risk Assessment & Strategy
Selling is never risk-free. PSV must guard against:
- Weakening team chemistry or offensive potency
- Not having immediate replacements
- Disturbing the fan base if popular figures depart
- Undermining European competitiveness
Thus, the best path is staggered exits, not mass liquidation. Sell core aging fringe players, keep emerging talents, reinvest selectively, and promote youth.
Hypothetical Exit Plan for 2025–26
- Offload Perišić — free or nominal fee
- Attempt to move Dennis Man if €8–12m offers come
- Sell Pléa outright
- Explore interest in Til
- If a club offers a tempting sum for Boadu, consider but only with a replacement
- Retain Wanner, Veerman, Saibari, Sildillia, Dest
- Use internal youth (e.g. Esmir Bajraktarević) to backfill minor positions
Conclusion
Who should PSV sell? The clearest candidate is Ivan Perišić — age, high wages, and dwindling output make his exit logical. Alongside him, Dennis Man and Alassane Pléa are strong candidates to generate revenue without seriously damaging the squad. More speculative is Guus Til, if PSV decides to upgrade their attacking midfield. Importantly, Ricardo Pepi, Paul Wanner, Joey Veerman and young defenders should remain untouchable or only move under exceptional offers.
At RusKick we believe a surgical, selective sale strategy is essential. By selling smartly, PSV can balance their books, refresh the roster, and avoid crippling the on-pitch ambition. Now we invite you: which of these sales would you approve — or reject? And who would you keep at all costs?
