Clubs in England and France were interested in Deveron Fonville, but NEC would not cooperate with a transfer. The club's technical director, Carlos Aalbers, stated that Fonville was not permitted to leave. De Gelderlander reported that the player was initially disappointed by NEC's refusal. It is claimed that at the other clubs, Fonville could have potentially earned six times his salary at NEC.

Deveron Fonville, a 23-year-old Curaçaoan international centre-back, has interest from both domestic and foreign clubs following his performance at the World Cup with Curaçao. The management of the Nijmegen club would only change its mind for an 'exceptional' offer. Fonville's contract with NEC Nijmegen runs until 2029. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, he made 29 appearances and provided 2 assists. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €1.50m. Bayer Leverkusen and Milan are among the clubs that have been linked with the defender.