Voetbal International reported earlier this week that Volendam wants to strengthen its squad this winter with eighteen-year-old midfielder Van den Elshout. The report also stated that Van den Elshout was a high priority for the newly promoted team. However, Busby told the Noordhollands Dagblad that this news is not correct.

FC Volendam is hoping to sign Tobias van den Elshout from Feyenoord. The 18-year-old Dutch midfielder is reportedly a high priority for the club, currently sixteenth in the Eredivisie, which believes he can improve the quality of their squad. It is not yet known if the potential deal would be a loan or a permanent transfer. Van den Elshout, who plays for Feyenoord O21 and is contracted until mid-2027, has not yet made his official debut for the first team. He has 5 caps and 4 goals for the Netherlands U19 national team. In the 2025/2026 U21 Div. 1 Fall season, van den Elshout has recorded 5 goals and 1 assist in 14 appearances.