Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat.
The 17-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and several clubs are monitoring his development. He could cost around €35 million, according to a report from TEAMtalk.
Anderlecht sporting director Olivier Renard has claimed that there is “exceptional interest” in the talented young midfielder. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get the deal done. The reported asking price is affordable for them.
Spurs could use Nathan De Cat
They could use more creativity and technical ability in the middle of the park. The 17-year-old can operate as an attacking midfielder as well as an advanced central midfielder. He has the technical attributes for Premier League football, but he might not be ready for the top flight yet.
It remains to be seen whether he is prepared to join the Premier League club in the coming months. It would be a huge step up for him. Tottenham have done well to bring talented young players in recent windows, and it seems that they are looking to add to the formidable pool of young talents already at the club.
De Cat is a player in demand
De Cat is on the radar of other European clubs as well, and it will not be easy for Tottenham to get the deal done. They should look to act quickly in order to steal a march on their rivals.
Aston Villa, Bayern Munich and Brighton are interested in the talented young Belgian midfielder as well. He needs to join a club where he will get ample first-team opportunities and a clear pathway to the starting lineup. De Cat must choose his next destination carefully. Sitting on the bench at a big club could be detrimental to his development.