For weeks, there have been indications that RSC Anderlecht's 17-year-old Belgian midfielder Nathan De Cat would move to the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Bayer Leverkusen previously showed concrete interest, and he was also linked with FC Bayern and VfB Stuttgart. Borussia Dortmund has since withdrawn from a potential transfer. TSG Hoffenheim now reportedly wants to sign the player, and concrete talks are said to have already taken place. Anderlecht is demanding a fee of more than 20 million euros, while TSG Hoffenheim aims to pay less than that amount. If Hoffenheim completes the deal for more than 18 million euros, De Cat would become their record signing. The player's contract is valid until 2027, but his representatives have reportedly informed Anderlecht that they oppose an extension, which makes a transfer this summer very likely. Hoffenheim is thought to have a serious chance because De Cat wants to join what is described as a smaller club with a relaxed environment. In the 2025/2026 Jupiler Pro League season, De Cat made 29 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists, and he has 1 cap for Belgium. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €27.00m. Recent reports from May and June 2026 state Anderlecht's minimum asking price is €25 million, while a bid from Brighton exceeding €20 million was reportedly rejected in February 2026.