Purmersteijn prepares for Derde Divisie debut as AA Gent nears Kanga sale

Purmersteijn is preparing for its debut in the Dutch Derde Divisie. Trainer Berry Smit expressed satisfaction with the team's preseason preparations but declined to set specific seasonal goals until the club has played several months in the new division. Smit noted the increased physical intensity and tempo of the league compared to previous levels.

In Belgian football, AA Gent is reportedly nearing a significant transfer deal. Striker Wilfried Kanga is expected to move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Fateh. The deal is estimated to be worth between 4.1 million and 5 million euros, representing a substantial profit for Gent after acquiring him for approximately 1.2 million euros. The club is also managing the potential departure of Max Dean as they look to restructure their attacking lineup.