Former AZ Defender on PSV's Radar

PSV are not expected to stop their transfer activity after the completion of Lutsharel Geertruida's loan move from RB Leipzig, with the Dutch champions reportedly monitoring KV Mechelen youngster Moncef Zekri and former AZ defender Yukinari Sugawara.

Earlier this week, Absolut Fussball reported that PSV are interested in Yukinari Sugawara, the former AZ right-back who is currently under contract with Southampton.

PSV are also reportedly keeping tabs on another defensive prospect. According to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, the Eindhoven club have shown a strong interest in 17-year-old Moncef Zekri of KV Mechelen.  

However, PSV face competition from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon, who have already submitted an official offer of €3.5 million for the young left-back, according to the Belgian publication.

“Now there is also confirmation that Sporting Lisbon has submitted an official bid to Malinwa and that the amount for the Mechelen team is sufficient. The number of clubs chasing him proves that Zekri can count on some interest,” Het Nieuwsblad reported, as quoted by PSV Inside.