According to Sky Sports, RB Leipzig is interested in De Cat. RB Leipzig often recruits from the Belgian market and wants to strengthen its midfield soon. RB Leipzig is aware of the significant competition and knows its chances of success in this case are slim. Philipp Hinze reported that RB Leipzig registers the development of the 17-year-old, has him on the radar and is monitoring the Belgian. Hinze also stated that the chances of success are limited due to strong competition.

Nathan de Cat, a 17-year-old Belgian midfielder who is gaining prominence at RSC Anderlecht, has attracted interest from several top clubs. In addition to FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig has also taken an interest in the player. De Cat is currently under contract with his club until 2027. He has one cap and one goal for the Belgium U18 team. In the 2025/2026 Jupiler Pro League season, De Cat has made one appearance, scoring one goal and providing four assists. His current Transfermarkt market value is €17.00m.