KEVIN STROOTMAN has his heart set on a move to the Premier League despite interest from across Europe.
The PSV Eindhoven midfielder has already played 18 times for Holland and captained them in their World Cup-qualifying win over Romania in March.
Strootman has just returned from Israel where he skippered the team to the semi-finals and now looks likely to make a mega-money switch.
Napoli are the latest to declare an interest and the 23-year-old’s agent Chiel Dekker has also confirmed interest from clubs in France and Russia.
However, Strootman wants to play in the Premier League.
Dekker said: “He is focused on England because that would suit his style.
“He has the physique, the character and the fitness for it. I am certainly not afraid he could handle that level.”
Manchester United’s chief scout Jim Lawlor saw Strootman in action against Russia during the Under-21 Championships but Red Devils chief David Moyes is still to make a move.
Dekker continued: “Kevin has ambition but it is not in my hands.
“From PSV it would have to be a step up to a good club. It is not simple though because the price will be expensive and not many teams can afford him.
“The clubs know what he can do now. It is up to them whether they want to reach an agreement with PSV and take him.”
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