Auxerre was pursuing the signing of Beau Reus, and for a long period, a transfer to the French Ligue 1 was considered the most likely result. The goalkeeper, who became a free agent after his tenure at SK Beveren, was a highly sought-after keeper during the summer. In addition to Auxerre, interest in Reus came from Serie A clubs Lecce and Genoa, Anderlecht in Belgium, Göztepe in Turkey, and Werder Bremen from Germany, as well as from multiple Eredivisie and other Belgian clubs. According to various sources, he had drawn attention from across Europe. Despite this interest, Reus ultimately decided on a transfer to Scotland, signing a three-year contract with Hearts.