Arouca is considering Bas Kuipers for the new season and is interested in retaining the Dutch left-back on a permanent deal. Kuipers had previously joined Arouca on loan from Twente in January and played in 16 of 17 matches. The price for the player could be an obstacle, and Dutch media report that Arouca faces competition from Sparta Rotterdam.

Bas Kuipers, who was on loan at Arouca last season, has received interest from the Portuguese club. Arouca desires a longer stay for Kuipers, and he is open to it, having received a good offer for a permanent transfer. However, FC Twente and Arouca are not in agreement. According to VI, this is because Twente wants to recover part of the invested transfer fee, while Arouca is not yet willing to meet this demand.

According to A Bola, Arouca has officially announced the signing of Bas Kuipers, who joins on loan from Twente. The 31-year-old left-back is a former Netherlands youth international and is Arouca's first reinforcement of the winter market.

Left-back Bas Kuipers is expected to leave FC Twente this winter. The 31-year-old Dutchman, who has been a bench player at the club with seven appearances in the Eredivisie this season, is close to a loan move to FC Arouca, currently sixteenth in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. FC Twente reportedly agreed to the transfer because they consider Ruud Nijstad a good backup for their preferred starter, Mats Rots. The loan agreement will not include an option to buy. Kuipers joined Twente in July 2024, and his contract is valid until 2028. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €800k. Heracles Almelo has also been associated with a potential move for the player.