Liverpool watched 17-year-old Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat earlier this season as part of their long-term recruitment strategies. Arsenal and Tottenham have also tracked the player. The Belgian international, who has one cap for his country, is also receiving attention from Manchester City and Chelsea, which have been conducting detailed background work on him. There is also significant interest from Germany, where it is said that Bayern Munich are especially interested, while Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also observing the circumstances. De Cat's contract with Anderlecht is valid until June 30, 2027, and his market value is currently €25.00m according to Transfermarkt. Recent reports from March and April 2026 cited an asking price from Anderlecht between €30 million and €35 million. A bid from Brighton, which was reported to be over €20 million, was rejected in February 2026.