Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat.
According to a report from FussballDaten, they have sent scouts to watch the 17-year-old midfielder recently, and it will be interesting to see whether they follow up with an official offer in the summer. The player could cost around €30-35 million. They will also face competition from Manchester United.
Spurs could use Nathan De Cat
Tottenham need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and a 17-year-old would be a long-term acquisition. He has been described as an “elegant” player who could add composure and control in the middle of the park for the North London club.
De Cat is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future. He would be a solid long-term investment for Tottenham if they can get the deal done. They need to secure safety in the Premier League first. The 17-year-old will not want to compete in the second division next season.
Can Spurs convince De Cat?
The asking price is quite affordable for a club like Tottenham, and they should be able to get the deal done. It remains to be seen whether they can convince the player to join. The interest from clubs like Manchester United will be tempting for the player as well.
He will want to compete at a high level, where he can regularly fight for trophies. Tottenham will need to convince him of their ambitions.
It has been a disaster season for them, but they have an exciting project and a talented squad. With the right manager in the dugout, they should be able to bounce back strongly next season.
It will be interesting to see where the 17-year-old prodigy ends up. He should choose his next destination carefully and join a team that will offer him regular first-team opportunities.