According to regional outlet DTV Nieuws, Fortuna Sittard is highly likely to sign Dutch defender Nick de Groot from FC Den Bosch. The club's technical manager, Jesper Gudde, confirmed there is significant interest in the 24-year-old, who is expected to transfer to the Eredivisie. DTV Nieuws also reports that de Groot has already agreed to personal terms with Fortuna Sittard. His contract with the Keuken Kampioen Divisie club reportedly contains a buyout clause of 250,000 euros, an amount Fortuna is prepared to pay. The defender has one year remaining on his current contract with FC Den Bosch. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €400k.