Due to his performances for NEC, 21-year-old Turkish U21 international winger Başar Önal is the subject of interest from foreign clubs, including Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid. Teams in the Premier League and La Liga have also taken notice of Önal, who has five goals and seven assists. The player is under contract at NEC until mid-2028, and his current priority is to help his team secure a place in European competition. He joined NEC in July 2024 for a fee reported to be €1.0 million. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.50m.