Hans Vanaken, the captain of Club Brugge and a Belgian attacking midfielder, was discussed as a potential signing for top Eredivisie clubs following an impressive performance at the World Cup. Ajax, a club he has been linked with before, was mentioned, and Feyenoord was also suggested as a possibility. Journalist Geert-Jan Jakobs described Vanaken as a fine player and questioned if he would want a move and whether he would be affordable, noting the player is 33 and under contract. According to Jakobs, Feyenoord could be an option as they need a good midfielder and their new sporting director, Dévy Rigaux, knows Vanaken well from their time together at Club Brugge. However, a transfer seems unlikely because Vanaken recently extended his contract until mid-2028. He joined the club in July 2015. The Belgian international has 37 caps and 7 goals for his country. His current Transfermarkt market value is €5.00m. In the 2025/2026 domestic season, he scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists.