Nathan De Cat is entering the final year of his contract at Anderlecht, and his representatives have indicated that an extension is not a priority, making a summer transfer more likely. One possible arrangement is a sale that includes an immediate season-long loan back to his current club. Sporting CP has a concrete interest in the 17-year-old Belgian midfielder and is monitoring his situation. The Portuguese club recently signed Zeno Debast from Anderlecht and reportedly views De Cat as a potential successor to Morten Hjulmand. However, it will be difficult for Sporting to compete with the many wealthier clubs that are also pursuing the midfielder. According to The Mirror, Brighton and Hove Albion is another club monitoring the player. In the 2025/2026 Jupiler Pro League season, De Cat has made 29 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €25.00m. Recent reports from March 2026 indicate that Anderlecht's asking price is approximately €30-€35 million. A bid from Brighton exceeding €20 million was reportedly rejected in February 2026.