Glorioso 1904 exclusive: Benfica want Anderlecht ace, but rivals loom | OneFootball

Benfica are keeping an eye on Nathan De Cat, an Anderlecht midfielder, Glorioso 1904 has learned. The 17-year-old Belgian youngster has been closely monitored by the Eagles’ scouting department for several months and has left the coaching staff highly impressed.

According to what our newspaper has found out, his above-average tactical maturity for his age, combined with creativity and an impressive ability to read the game, has impressed the scouting department. His consistent performances have strengthened the belief that he could add quality to José Mourinho’s midfield.

The player is currently highly valued on the market and his price tag is steep, which means Benfica’s board see the signing as a complex challenge. Competition is significant, with several European clubs tracking the progress of one of world football’s biggest prospects.

Despite the difficulties, the Eagles continue to closely follow the footballer’s path, aware of the potential impact his possible arrival could have on the team. A centre-back and a winger appear to be Benfica’s priorities, but a goalkeeper, a midfielder and a striker are also under consideration. Raphael Guerreiro is another of the targets.

This season, wearing the Anderlecht shirt, Nathan De Cat - valued at €25 million - has made 38 appearances: 29 in the Belgian league, five in the Conference League playoffs and four in the cup. In the 2,860 minutes he was on the pitch, the player scored three goals and provided five assists.

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