BVB hope for transfer coup: Bundesliga race for Belgium's wonderkid | OneFootball

Three Bundesliga clubs are reportedly in a race for Belgium’s biggest midfield talent. Borussia Dortmund are also hoping to sign the Anderlecht gem.

Borussia Dortmund are apparently heavily involved in the race for Nathan De Cat. The 17-year-old midfielder from RSC Anderlecht is considered one of Belgium’s greatest talents and could take the next step in his career as early as this summer.

According to information from Het Laatste Nieuws, the signs are growing that De Cat will leave Anderlecht. After the recent home game against VV St. Truiden (3-1), the youngster gave the fans a notably emotional farewell. The central midfielder did a lap of honour around the stadium and is then said to have sat alone on the pitch for a long time. His contract runs until 2027, but a transfer is now considered likely.

The Bundesliga in particular seems to appeal to the Belgian youth international. Alongside Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen are also said to be showing strong interest, according to the report. De Cat has reportedly already visited several clubs in Germany recently to learn more about their sporting prospects. However, a final decision has apparently not yet been made.

BVB hoping to sign Nathan De Cat

For BVB, De Cat would be an exciting addition to central midfield, which has been seen as a problem area in Dortmund for months. The 1.92-metre right-footer impressed as a regular starter for Anderlecht last season despite his young age. In total, he made 45 competitive appearances for the senior team, recording three goals and five assists.

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De Cat has also recently attracted attention on the international stage. In March, he made his debut for the Belgian national team, and earlier this year he was voted “Talent of the Year” in Belgium.

A transfer is unlikely to come cheap, however. Anderlecht are said to be demanding around €25 million in transfer fee. For Dortmund in particular, that sum would be a challenge, as the club, led by sporting director Ole Book, will likely first need to generate income through sales this summer. Leipzig and Leverkusen could be a little more flexible financially. One thing is clear, though: the race for Nathan De Cat is gathering pace — and BVB are currently among the hottest contenders.

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