NEC is interested in Robin van Asten, an 18-year-old midfielder who plays for FC Dordrecht and the Dutch U18 team. Van Asten confirmed the club's interest in a conversation with the Algemeen Dagblad. The player has expressed a hope of moving to the Eredivisie. NEC's interest was further demonstrated by their technical director, Carlos Aalbers, attending a match between Dordrecht and Roda JC. The AD reports that Van Asten was one of the targets being watched. Hans de Zeeuw, Dordrecht's general director, has informed Van Asten of the situation. The midfielder responded that it was nice to hear and that it gave him more motivation. Van Asten has a contract with Dordrecht until the summer of 2028. According to Transfermarkt, he has an estimated value of around €500,000. He has made 26 appearances in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie for the 2025/2026 season and has 3 caps for the Netherlands U19 team. NEC has previously signed players from Dordrecht, such as Deveron Fonville at the start of the season.