Werder Bremen has seen a loan offer for French right-back Kiliann Sildillia rejected by PSV Eindhoven. The Bundesliga club attempted to secure the 24-year-old defender on a temporary deal, but PSV refused, as reported by PSV watcher Rik Elfrink of Eindhovens Dagblad.
Sildillia, who played for SC Freiburg between 2022 and 2025, building a strong reputation in Germany as a versatile and dependable defender, moved to PSV last year. He enjoyed a solid spell towards the end of last season, though his start to the current campaign has been less convincing. Despite this, PSV remains confident in his abilities and sees him as a valuable member of Peter Bosz's squad. A loan deal is off the table for the Dutch side, and a permanent move to Bremen also appears unlikely at this stage.
What about the interest from 1. FC Köln?
Alongside Werder Bremen, 1. FC Köln has also been linked with Kiliann Sildillia. However, there has been no significant push from Cologne to submit a formal offer for the player. Their interest has remained tentative. This means the concrete transfer activity centered on Werder's rejected bid. Reports of German interest in Sildillia have been circulated across various football media outlets.
What is Werder's current context?
Werder Bremen's transfer activities come after a challenging 2025 season which saw the club finish 15th in the Bundesliga table. With 32 points from 34 games, eight wins, eight draws, and 18 losses, alongside a goal difference of -23 (37 scored, 60 conceded), there is clear room for improvement. Ole Werner's squad is currently preparing for its first match of the new season on September 5th against third-placed RB Leipzig. Defensive reinforcements would be welcome, especially with Felix Agu and Eren Dinkçi currently on the injuries list.
What does this mean for PSV's transfer plans?
PSV is continuing to work on its squad during the closing stages of the transfer window. Another target for the Dutch champions is 29-year-old striker Sam Lammers from FC Twente. Twente head coach John van den Brom confirmed before Thursday's Europa Conference League qualifier that he was aware of PSV's interest in Lammers. The striker was left out of the squad due to physical issues. However, a transfer remains unclear as PSV currently has no intention of paying a fee of a few million euros. The coming days could prove decisive for Lammers and PSV's wider squad planning.
For Werder Bremen, the failed move for Sildillia means they must look elsewhere for options. The defense, which conceded 60 goals last season, needs strengthening. The remaining time before the window closes will be used to prepare the squad for the upcoming challenge against Leipzig and the new season. Last season's final standing, finishing 57 points behind champions Bayern Munich, underscores the need for action.
