A report from TBR Football indicates that Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has objectives after taking over the directorial role, and one of these involves agreeing on a new contract with the 25-year-old Dutch defender. Newcastle have no plans to let the player leave the club. Keeping him at the club is their main priority. The defender's current contract is set to expire in June 2027, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €42 million. Amid the contract talks, Liverpool have been mentioned as an interested party.