PSV are reportedly preparing to make their move for Kevin De Bruyne, with a personal agreement between the Dutch champions and the Napoli midfielder potentially within reach.

De Bruyne has become a major talking point in the Netherlands and Belgium since Wednesday evening, following reports of PSV's interest in bringing the Belgian international to Eindhoven.

Transfer journalist Nicolo Schira initially reported the club's interest, with Dutch outlets including Eindhovens Dagblad and Voetbal International subsequently confirming that PSV are monitoring the situation.

The latest update has come from Mounir Boualin of Soccernews.nl. Writing on X, Boualin claims that De Bruyne is keen on a move to PSV and that, although no personal agreement has been reached, negotiations could progress quickly.

“There is not yet any personal agreement, but that could just as easily happen quickly in the coming period,” Boualin reported.

He added that PSV are expected to approach Napoli formally in the short term with an opening offer for the midfielder.

According to Boualin, De Bruyne currently favours a move to the Eredivisie leaders despite having several potential suitors. The prospect of returning closer to home, alongside PSV's attacking approach under head coach Peter Bosz, is believed to be particularly appealing.

“Kevin de Bruyne has his sights set on a transfer to PSV, according to various Italian sources. Despite the fact that there are several suitors on the horizon, the Belgian international currently has a preference to make a move towards the leader of the Netherlands. Playing closer to home again, and the style of play of PSV and Bosz appeals to De Bruyne,” he wrote, as quoted by PSV Inside.

The geographical appeal of Eindhoven has also been highlighted by Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, which believes PSV have a genuine opportunity to secure the midfielder's signature.

“De Bruyne is interested in PSV. Dutch football and the offensive vision of PSV coach Peter Bosz not only align perfectly with the way he thinks about the game, it would also allow De Bruyne to have his family back in Belgium, specifically in Bolderberg, to come and live. From there, it's only three quarters of an hour's drive to Eindhoven,” the report stated.

That proximity could be an important factor as De Bruyne considers his next move, with the possibility of having his family based in Belgium while continuing his career in the Netherlands.

Meanwhile, Het Nieuwsblad has suggested that De Bruyne's time in Naples could be approaching its conclusion.

“Napoli and De Bruyne are anyway a declining story. I can't imagine that he is going to extend his expiring contract. There will also be other clubs joining the dance, and there will certainly be interest. That PSV could be an attractive option seems to be a sure thing,” the newspaper reported.

Despite the growing speculation, an agreement remains some way from being completed. No personal terms have been finalised, and PSV must still establish whether Napoli are prepared to negotiate.

The expectation, according to Boualin, is that the Dutch club will make an official approach soon.

For now, PSV's interest appears genuine and De Bruyne is reportedly receptive to the possibility. The coming days could prove significant in determining whether the 34-year-old midfielder takes the next step towards a return closer to home.