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Bayern and Dortmund Step Up Pursuit of Anderlecht Teen Nathan De Cat

Bayern view the 17-year-old as a possible Goretzka successor under a contract running to 2027.

Overview

  • Reports from Sky Germany and Yahoo Sports say Bayern are exploring a move next summer for the highly rated midfielder.
  • Goal/AFP report that Bayern and Borussia Dortmund have intensified scouting this season, with no formal bids submitted so far.
  • Bayern’s interest is being driven by sporting directors Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, who have placed De Cat high on their recruitment list.
  • Dortmund are tracking the Belgian closely as a high-ceiling fit for their development model, joining a wider group of elite clubs monitoring him.
  • De Cat has broken through as an Anderlecht regular and will link up with Belgium’s U17 squad for the World Cup knockout rounds.