European clubs chase Belgian footballers

In early August 2026, English Premier League sides Arsenal and Liverpool were reported to be leading the race for Ajax winger Mika Godts, with Paris Saint‑Germain also monitoring the 20‑year‑old. Ajax had set a price of about €60 million, and the clubs would need to meet that figure to secure his transfer.

Later the same day, the transfer chatter broadened. In addition to Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur joining the pursuit of Godts, reports also highlighted Galatasaray’s interest in veteran Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who is currently at Napoli. The Turkish club framed the move as a statement ahead of the summer window. The narrative thus shifted from a focus on a single young talent to a wider pattern of European clubs targeting prominent Belgian players across different age groups.

Both snapshots illustrate an intensified competition among top European clubs to acquire Belgian footballers, with transfer fees and club ambitions driving the negotiations.