A new loan move is being considered for Arthur Vermeeren, a 21-year-old Belgian defensive midfielder, because he is not part of RB Leipzig's plans for the season. The player's contract runs until 2029. While Red Bull Salzburg and PSV have shown interest, his former club Royal Antwerp is reportedly the leading candidate to sign him. The Belgian club has made significant progress in negotiations in recent days for a loan until the end of the season. With the transfer deadline in just over 24 hours, there is urgency to finalize a deal. Antwerp considers his return a positive step to improve their current difficult situation and to challenge for European places. Vermeeren has 11 caps and one goal for the Belgium U21 national team. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €20.00m. Reports from July 2026 suggested RB Leipzig was seeking a transfer fee between €30 million and €35 million for a permanent move.