NEC is close to loaning 20-year-old German defender Almugera Kabar from Borussia Dortmund. The club is seeking further defensive reinforcements, and manager Dick Schreuder has previously stated on multiple occasions that the arrival of several additional defenders is necessary. Kabar, who has been capped twice for the Germany U20 team, has a contract with the German club until 2028 and made 6 appearances in the Bundesliga last season. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €3.00m. Several other clubs have shown interest in the left-back, including VfB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV. In June 2026, Borussia Dortmund was reportedly demanding a transfer fee of approximately €5 million, and a proposed loan to Hamburger SV in January 2026 included a €5 million purchase option.