PSV wants to make a serious attempt to sign 17-year-old Belgian midfielder Nathan De Cat, who is entering the final year of his contract with Anderlecht and appears unlikely to sign a new deal. PSV initially targeted Kodai Sano, but with Sano moving to Germany, the Dutch champions have now focused on De Cat. The transfer fee demanded by Anderlecht could be an obstacle for PSV, as it has been for other interested clubs. Mounir Boualin reported on July 2, 2026, that Nathan De Cat is a significant target for PSV and that the club wants to take action to sign him. De Cat joined Anderlecht in July 2025 and made 29 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League last season, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. He has also attracted interest from several Premier League and Bundesliga clubs, including Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayern Munich. Recent reports from June 2026 state Anderlecht's minimum asking price is €25 million, though some reports connected to Premier League interest cite figures as high as €40 million, while a bid from Brighton for more than €20 million was reportedly rejected in February 2026.