Tottenham's pursuit of Anderlecht's Nathan De Cat has received a boost as the midfielder's father has openly admitted he is in no rush to renew his contract at Anderlecht.
However, Spurs need to secure Premier League football to get the 17-year-old According to Voetbal 24.
Tottenham hopeful of breaking contract impasse
Nathan De Cat is currently linked to Anderlecht until 2027, but there is currently no expectation that he will renew. Due to this the Belgian club is facing a clear dilemma. Either they sell this summer or risk losing one of Europe's most exciting midfielders next year.
For Tottenham, it is the perfect storm. De Cat is a top talent whose contract is shrinking and the club is under pressure to cash in.
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At 17 the interest is already fierce. Manchester United have been tracking him for months. Tottenham's interest is also solid, with several scouting missions logged. Brighton's €20m bid has already been rejected.
Despite his age, Nathan De Cat is already a central figure in Anderlecht's midfield. He has been handed a rare level of responsibility for a teenager and is a major reason why Europe's elite are circling him.
His blend of maturity, technique and sporting intelligence has made him one of the most coveted prospects in Belgium and Europe.
€30-35m price tag
Anderlecht are aiming high, expecting a fee in excess of €30m. His negotiating position has been weakened due to his contract situation, but Spurs are understood to be willing to pay €30-35m to secure the youngster and beat off competition.
However, they must first secure Premier League survival. De Cat will have no desire to play in the Championship next season. His current position, 16th In the table and just one point outside the bottom three, there is a hurdle for any desire to sign De Cat.
However, with De Cat's father publicly freezing contract talks, the opportunity exists. It is now up to Spurs to ensure that their league position does not close the door they have been waiting to walk through.
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