KEVIN DE BRUYNE could be heading for a shock Napoli exit after PSV Eindhoven opened talks over a stunning move.
The former superstar, 35, is being targeted by the Dutch champions as they look to pull off a major transfer coup.
De Bruyne joined after ten trophy-laden years at City but his time in Italy could be coming to an abrupt end.
The Belgian has reportedly struggled to settle in Naples and has been involved in
And a report on Goal.com now claims PSV have already made contact with the midfielder at the highest level.
The Dutch giants believe they have a genuine chance of convincing De Bruyne to join Peter Bosz’s side.
De Bruyne already has a connection with PSV through club physio Eddy Pepels, who has worked with him for years with the Belgian national team.
And the midfielder is understood not to have reacted negatively to the approach.
PSV would not have to pay a huge transfer fee, with De Bruyne’s Napoli contract due to expire next summer.
However, his wages could prove a stumbling block, although the Dutch champions are prepared to spend big to land a player of his quality.
De Bruyne has made 36 appearances for Napoli, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.
He has also scored four times in this season despite his uncertain future.
A move to Eindhoven could see him make his debut against on January 10.
But he would not be eligible to feature in PSV’s games that month.
De Bruyne’s potential departure would bring an early end to his Italian adventure after leaving City as one of the Premier League’s greatest midfielders.
And PSV are now hoping to convince the Belgian that a return to the Netherlands is the perfect next step in his glittering career.
