{"id":44503,"date":"2026-03-15T07:32:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/15\/man-united-and-tottenham-want-elite-level-defensive-midfielder-worth-e35-million\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T07:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:32:20","slug":"man-united-and-tottenham-want-elite-level-defensive-midfielder-worth-e35-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/15\/man-united-and-tottenham-want-elite-level-defensive-midfielder-worth-e35-million\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United and Tottenham want &#8216;elite-level&#8217; defensive midfielder worth \u20ac35 million"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/15\/man-united-and-tottenham-want-elite-level-defensive-midfielder-worth-e35-million\/#Man_United_and_Tottenham_could_use_Nathan_De_Cat\" >Man United and Tottenham could use Nathan De Cat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/15\/man-united-and-tottenham-want-elite-level-defensive-midfielder-worth-e35-million\/#Where_will_De_Cat_end_up\" >Where will De Cat end up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Anderlecht&#8217;s Belgian midfielder Nathan de Cat. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to a report from Fussball Daten, the player could be signed this summer for a transfer fee of around 35 million euros, and both clubs have sent scouts to keep an eye on him. It will be interesting to see if they act on their interests with a formal proposal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_United_and_Tottenham_could_use_Nathan_De_Cat\"><\/span>Man United and Tottenham could use Nathan De Cat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They could use more quality and depth in the middle of the park and the Belgian would be an ideal signing. He is a defensive midfielder, adding control, composure and defensive cover to the flanks.<\/p>\n<p>The opportunity to move to England could be exciting for him. It would be a big step up in his career and would allow him to play for some of the biggest clubs in the world. Manchester United and Tottenham have successfully developed players in the past and they could play a key role in his development.<\/p>\n<p>The asking price is quite affordable for a Premier League club and it will be interesting to see if they are prepared to pay big for him. He could justify investing in the future, and this deal could look like a huge success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_will_De_Cat_end_up\"><\/span>Where will De Cat end up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Belgian needs to get game time before making a move. He will need to play regularly to continue to develop. Sitting on the bench at Manchester United or Tottenham could have a negative impact on his development.<\/p>\n<p>The player is described as having &#8220;elite-level&#8221; talent. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.<\/p>\n<p>De Catt&#8217;s contract with the club runs until 2027 and the club could be under pressure to consider leaving him this summer unless he secures his long-term future with a new deal.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Anderlecht&#8217;s Belgian midfielder Nathan de Cat. According to a report from Fussball Daten, the player could be signed this summer for a transfer fee of around 35 million euros, and both clubs have sent scouts to keep an eye on him. 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