AC Milan is mentioned as one of the foreign clubs interested in Nathan De Cat, and there is a possibility that Anderlecht could negotiate a transfer where he is sold and then loaned back for one season. Multiple clubs are reportedly interested, which increases the chance of competition among them to sign the player. For weeks, Belgian media have reported that De Cat is expected to surpass the club's previous record for outgoing transfers. Hein Vanhaezebrouck stated in Het Nieuwsblad that being a Belgian international could increase De Cat's price by 5 million. Separately, Olivier Deschacht stated on Sporza that an absolute top club could pay 40 million for the player, though it is noted that such amounts are not certain. According to Het Nieuwsblad, De Cat's contract is valid until 2027, and contract extension negotiations have been ongoing for months without a breakthrough. Anderlecht's CEO, Kenneth Bornauw, said in Het Nieuwsblad that he hopes De Cat will play for the club next season, but he connects this possibility to the end of the season and the player's preferences. The club wishes to retain him but is aware it might need to negotiate a transfer this summer.