Melle Meulensteen claimed that Cardiff City had contacted Go Ahead Eagles about him. Meulensteen stated that he had a €2m clause in his contract, but he thinks Cardiff City considered that too much. He said the clause has been removed for the current transfer window, giving Go Ahead Eagles greater control over his future, and that the clause will apply again next year. Meulensteen confirmed he is happy to remain with Go Ahead Eagles, stating that it is not the case that he wants to leave and that it is not a punishment to stay.

According to Sky Sports, Cardiff City are in discussions to sign Melle Meulensteen from Go Ahead Eagles. The outlet reports that the former Manchester United youth player missed the 2-2 draw with Feyenoord, as the club does not want to risk him getting injured and losing a transfer fee. Sky Sports also states that the discussions are not at an advanced stage. Separately, reports in the Netherlands state that it is believed Go Ahead Eagles wish to keep Meulensteen. The midfielder joined the club from Sampdoria last year and has another three years left on his contract.

According to Dutch journalist Tijmen van Wissing, Cardiff City have not yet contacted Go Ahead Eagles regarding the signing of Melle Meulensteen. The defensive midfielder has a contract with Go Ahead Eagles for another three years, and the club does not want him to leave this summer. Fewer than three weeks remain in the window for Cardiff to sign Meulensteen and reach an agreement with the club.

Cardiff City are in talks to sign Melle Meulensteen, a Dutch-English defensive midfielder from Go Ahead Eagles. It is understood that due to the transfer interest, the Dutch club left the 27-year-old out of their squad for a match against Feyenoord. Although the negotiations are not believed to be at an advanced stage, the club wants to avoid risking an injury to Meulensteen that could prevent a significant fee. Meulensteen joined the club in August 2025, has a contract until 2029, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €2.50m.