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.