PSG eye €40m-rated PSV playmaker Ismael Saibari in summer swoop

Morocco‑Belgium attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari of PSV is being linked with a move to Paris St-Germain as the French champions assess options to strengthen their creative department.

The 25-year-old, born in Terrassa and standing at 1.85m, has emerged as one of PSV’s most influential attacking midfielders in the Eredivisie, prompting interest from across Europe. Transfermarkt currently values Saibari at €40.00m, a figure likely to shape any negotiations between the Dutch club and PSG.

Details around his contract situation at PSV are unclear, with no publicly listed expiry date, a factor that has fuelled speculation over whether the playmaker could eventually run down his deal and test the market as a potential free agent if talks over new terms fail to progress. The reported probability of a switch to PSG remains unspecified (“?”), underlining that discussions are still at the rumour stage rather than an advanced transfer.

Saibari, who can operate across the attacking midfield line and favours his right foot, has impressed in recent PSV outings. In his latest appearance – a league match for PSV against Eredivisie opposition earlier this month – he featured in an advanced central role, contributing with his ball-carrying and link-up play in a high‑scoring win, reinforcing his reputation as a forward-thinking midfielder.

Eligible for both Morocco and Belgium, Saibari’s dual nationality adds to his attractiveness in a market where adaptability and long-term resale value are prized. He wears the No 34 shirt for PSV and has developed into a key figure in Eindhoven after coming through their ranks, with his progress reflected in his steadily rising valuation.

If PSG firm up their interest and a deal materialises, a move to Ligue 1 could mark the next step in Saibari’s rise, offering him a larger European stage on which to enhance his reputation and test the ceiling of his potential.