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Nathan De Cat Transfer from Anderlecht to Aston Villa
According to Dean Jones of Caught Offside, Aston Villa is targeting Nathan De Cat and is willing to complete a deal in the short term. Aston Villa sees him as an ideal partner for Boubacar Kamara and an important player for head coach Unai Emery to build the midfield around. Anderlecht officially insists on the player staying until at least 2027, but would be open to a departure for approximately 35 million euros. Aston Villa is reportedly preparing an offer of 22 to 25 million euros, supplemented by bonuses and a resale percentage between 10 and 15 percent. The club prefers the scenario of a direct purchase with a loan back to Anderlecht until the end of the season.
According to Dean Jones of Caught Offside, Aston Villa is targeting Nathan De Cat and is willing to complete a deal in the short term. Aston Villa sees him as an ideal partner for Boubacar Kamara and an important player for head coach Unai Emery to build the midfield around. Anderlecht officially insists on the player staying until at least 2027, but would be open to a departure for approximately 35 million euros. Aston Villa is reportedly preparing an offer of 22 to 25 million euros, supplemented by bonuses and a resale percentage between 10 and 15 percent. The club prefers the scenario of a direct purchase with a loan back to Anderlecht until the end of the season.
The British press has named Premier League side Aston Villa as a potential destination for Nathan De Cat. According to Sky, Anderlecht want approximately €25m for the midfielder.
The British press has named Premier League side Aston Villa as a potential destination for Nathan De Cat. According to Sky, Anderlecht want approximately €25m for the midfielder.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Aston Villa is interested in transferring De Cat from Anderlecht. The report states Aston Villa would like to make an offer between 22 and 25 million euros, plus a resale percentage on the added value of 10 to 15%, in the hope that RSCA will be willing to discuss an earlier transfer. The report also states Aston Villa would permit De Cat to play at Anderlecht until the end of the season. A second option mentioned is a loan with a mandatory purchase option, but this is not the preferred choice.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Aston Villa is interested in transferring De Cat from Anderlecht. The report states Aston Villa would like to make an offer between 22 and 25 million euros, plus a resale percentage on the added value of 10 to 15%, in the hope that RSCA will be willing to discuss an earlier transfer. The report also states Aston Villa would permit De Cat to play at Anderlecht until the end of the season. A second option mentioned is a loan with a mandatory purchase option, but this is not the preferred choice.
Aston Villa are preparing a January offer for Nathan De Cat, a 17-year-old midfielder at Anderlecht. Sources close to the agents industry informed CaughtOffside that Villa have identified De Cat as a potential partner for Boubacar Kamara and wish to accelerate talks, despite competition from Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton, and Bayern Munich. Villa are reportedly preparing an offer of €22–25 million upfront, with additional bonuses and a 10–15% sell-on clause. Two deal structures are under consideration: a permanent transfer with an immediate loan back to Anderlecht for the remainder of the season, or a loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause in the summer. Villa are believed to favor the first option.
Aston Villa are preparing a January offer for Nathan De Cat, a 17-year-old midfielder at Anderlecht. Sources close to the agents industry informed CaughtOffside that Villa have identified De Cat as a potential partner for Boubacar Kamara and wish to accelerate talks, despite competition from Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton, and Bayern Munich. Villa are reportedly preparing an offer of €22–25 million upfront, with additional bonuses and a 10–15% sell-on clause. Two deal structures are under consideration: a permanent transfer with an immediate loan back to Anderlecht for the remainder of the season, or a loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause in the summer. Villa are believed to favor the first option.
Aston Villa is interested in Nathan De Cat, and RSCA is aware that many clubs are following him. Currently, the Brussels club cannot expect more than €20 million to €25 million if he is sold this summer. RSCA hopes to make him their most expensive player sale in the summer of 2027 by receiving €35 million, an amount that would surpass the €34 million including bonuses from Jérémy Doku's sale. According to La Dernière Heure, RSCA's intention is to keep De Cat until the summer of 2027, and the club hopes to quickly find an agreement with the player.
Aston Villa is interested in Nathan De Cat, and RSCA is aware that many clubs are following him. Currently, the Brussels club cannot expect more than €20 million to €25 million if he is sold this summer. RSCA hopes to make him their most expensive player sale in the summer of 2027 by receiving €35 million, an amount that would surpass the €34 million including bonuses from Jérémy Doku's sale. According to La Dernière Heure, RSCA's intention is to keep De Cat until the summer of 2027, and the club hopes to quickly find an agreement with the player.
A report from TEAMtalk states that Aston Villa, alongside Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton, are monitoring Anderlecht's Belgian midfielder Nathan De Cat. It is reported that Aston Villa view the 17-year-old as an ideal long-term partner for Boubacar Kamara. The fee for the player, who has 10 goal contributions this season, is expected to be approximately £31 million, inclusive of bonuses. It is said that both Aston Villa and Tottenham have the financial capability to meet the asking price. German champions Bayern Munich are also interested and have reportedly initiated formal conversations with the midfielder's representatives. De Cat has one cap and one goal for the Belgium U18 national team, is under contract until June 2027, and has a current market value of €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
A report from TEAMtalk states that Aston Villa, alongside Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton, are monitoring Anderlecht's Belgian midfielder Nathan De Cat. It is reported that Aston Villa view the 17-year-old as an ideal long-term partner for Boubacar Kamara. The fee for the player, who has 10 goal contributions this season, is expected to be approximately £31 million, inclusive of bonuses. It is said that both Aston Villa and Tottenham have the financial capability to meet the asking price. German champions Bayern Munich are also interested and have reportedly initiated formal conversations with the midfielder's representatives. De Cat has one cap and one goal for the Belgium U18 national team, is under contract until June 2027, and has a current market value of €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
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