Nathan De Cat Transfer from Anderlecht to Borussia Dortmund
Ekrem Konur reports that Nathan De Cat is being monitored by Borussia Dortmund and that Anderlecht is open to talks for a figure of around €35M.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Olympique Marseille, and Bayer Leverkusen are competing to sign Nathan De Cat.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Dortmund has made phone calls concerning Nathan De Cat.
Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Brighton & Hove Albion have shown interest in Nathan De Cat, for whom Borussia Dortmund is one of the most frequently mentioned teams. The Brussels club cannot target a fee higher than 20 to 25 million euros for a sale this summer. RSCA has a hope of making De Cat the club's most expensive player in its history in the summer of 2027. The club is targeting a 35 million euro fee, which would exceed the 34 million euros received from the sale of Jérémy Doku. According to La Dernière Heure, RSCA's intention is to keep De Cat until the summer of 2027, and the club hopes to secure a deal with him quickly.
According to a report from Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports, Dortmund's concrete interest in Nathan De Cat for next summer is reiterated. The report also states that the De Cat family has a very good relationship with the family of Julien Duranville, a Dortmund player, and that this connection could possibly play a role in a potential transfer.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports reports that Borussia Dortmund have a concrete interest in Nathan De Cat for next summer and that Anderlecht have been informed. The Belgian club is asking for around €25 million, which could possibly be supplemented with future-oriented bonuses and a percentage of a resale. De Cat's contract is valid until 2027 and does not include a release clause. While the transfer would likely be for next summer, an agreement in January could include a loan-back for the remainder of the season.
Borussia Dortmund has a serious interest in seventeen-year-old midfielder Nathan De Cat, according to the German branch of Sky Sport. Anderlecht demands approximately 25 million euros for the midfielder, who is 1.92 meters tall.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are competing for Nathan De Cat, a 17-year-old midfielder. At Dortmund, he is viewed as someone who must make an immediate impact. Dortmund's model is to invest in young talent who can quickly improve the team, and De Cat is seen as a player who fits into Dortmund's midfield of the future, with the expectation that he would play very soon after joining.
Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Borussia Dortmund wants to sign 17-year-old Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat at the earliest opportunity. He is entering the final year of his contract next summer, and his market value is currently seven million. Anderlecht hopes to extend his contract, but the likelihood that De Cat is in his last months at the club is increasing.
Nathan De Cat is a primary target for major clubs in Germany, as both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund view him as a midfielder they should pursue soon to pre-empt competition from other major clubs in Europe. Sky Sports reports that both clubs have formally increased their monitoring of the Belgian player, sending scouts to multiple matches this season.
Local sources have reported Borussia Dortmund's interest in Nathan De Cat, which was confirmed by Pieter-Jan Calcoen, who also backed reports in the German press. According to Het Nieuwsblad, a scout from Dortmund was present at the match against Club Brugge. The same outlet also reports that Borussia Dortmund are currently in the leading position to sign De Cat.
According to Sky Deutschland, Borussia Dortmund is also competing for Nathan De Cat and is closely monitoring him with consideration for the summer of 2026. He is regarded as a modern, tall midfielder who breaks lines, wins duels, and remains calm on the ball. The interest is described as serious and structured. The fact that De Cat's girlfriend, Sarah Duranville, plays at Borussia Dortmund is considered a factor.
According to Patrick Berger of 'Sky Sports', Borussia Dortmund's interest in Nathan De Cat is the most concrete among the interested clubs. The same source stated that Borussia Dortmund has already held initial informal talks with the midfielder's management.
According to Sky, Borussia Dortmund is also conducting intensive research into Nathan De Cat. De Cat has already spoken informally with the club management of Borussia Dortmund.
According to 'Sky', FC Bayern is considering 17-year-old Belgian Nathan De Cat as a potential successor for Leon Goretzka. The report also states that squad planners Max Eberl and Christoph Freund have identified the midfielder as a priority target. The same report indicates that other top clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, have taken notice of the RSC Anderlecht player. De Cat is under contract until 2027. He has 1 cap and 1 goal for Belgium U18 and his current Transfermarkt market value is €7.00m. In the 2025/2026 Jupiler Pro League season, he has made 14 appearances, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.
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