Real Madrid could bring in a new midfielder this summer, but PSV Eindhoven star Joey Veerman will not be heading to the Spanish capital.
The Blancos are not expected to make too many additional signings due to the double arrival of Kylian Mbappé and Endrick Felipe.
However, the withdrawal of Toni Kroos it left a gap in their midfield, despite having options to replace him internally.
As part of the speculation about who could fit a similar profile to Kroos, Veerman's name has been mentioned, following an Eredivisie title win last season.
However, the Dutch international has moved to dispel rumors that he is considering a move to Madrid, in a firm criticism of the rumors and Real Madrid's tactics on the field.
“I feel uncomfortable for these stories because they are lies. There is absolutely nothing,” according to an interview with The Telegraph.
“If I leave PSV, it will be to join a club that likes to have the ball. I'm not a player who stays back and chases the ball throughout the game.”
Injuries in the Dutch camp could mean Veerman is soon in their starting XI at Euro 2024. with Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong ruled out.
The Netherlands kick off their Group D campaign against Poland in Hamburg on June 16.
