AA Gent could lose midfielder Wout Asselman to Eredivisie side SC Cambuur. The 21-year-old academy product has not received any playing minutes for the first team since his promotion in January, making a departure in the final hours of the transfer window likely. This is according to a report from VoetbalNieuws.be, which is tracking deadline day developments.

The club from Leeuwarden, which has had a disastrous start to the season with zero points from twelve matches and sixteen goals conceded in its last four games, sees Asselman as a potential reinforcement. The central midfielder came through Gent's youth system and made 57 appearances for Jong Gent. His lack of first-team opportunities since the winter break makes a move logical.

Why does Asselman want to leave?

Wout Asselman was promoted to the senior squad in January but has not seen a single minute of action since. For a young player looking to advance his career, that is a difficult situation. A move to a club where he can get playing time is an obvious next step. Cambuur offers that opportunity, despite their poor league start. The transfer window closes in just over a day, so time is running out for all involved.

The interest from Cambuur fits a broader pattern of movement between Belgian and Dutch clubs in this transfer period. The rumours were amplified on September 2, 2026, by a tweet from WFCGRONINGEN, which stated: "AA Gent zou dan weer nog een speler naar Nederland kunnen zien vertrekken. Volgens WFCGRONINGEN zouden ze een jeugdproduct naar de Eredivisie kunnen zien trekken."

What is Gent's current league standing?

While transfer rumours swirl, manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck's team is focused on the league. Gent currently sits third in the Jupiler Pro League with a perfect record of twelve points from four matches. Recent form is excellent with four consecutive wins. The team has scored seven goals and conceded only two.

The squad must cope without two key players: Hyllarion Goore and Matisse Samoise are currently sidelined. Their absence can be checked on our injuries page. The full squad and player statistics are available on the squad overview.

What is Gent's next fixture?

The immediate sporting focus is an away match against Cercle Brugge, scheduled for September 6, 2026. Cercle Brugge currently sits thirteenth in the table, offering Gent a chance to continue their perfect run. All upcoming matches can be viewed in the fixtures.

The current third place in the standings gives the club a solid foundation for the season. The combination of transfer activity and on-pitch performance makes for a dynamic period at the Ghelamco Arena.

Which other transfer was mentioned?

The same VoetbalNieuws.be report also discusses the situation of Sam de Grand. The 21-year-old left-back moved from Soevereinstadion to AZ earlier this summer for 1.5 million euros but has not played due to the failed departure of Mees de Wit. Lommel now hopes to loan him for the remainder of the season.

NAC Breda, managed by Carl Hoefkens, also attempted to sign De Grand on loan, but that effort failed. Joost Blaauwhof confirmed this on September 2: "NAC heeft een verwoede poging gedaan om Sam de Grand te huren. De linksback kon eventueel tijdelijk weg bij AZ." The transfer deadline of September 6, 2026, will determine if this and other deals go through.

AA Gent's next match is an away fixture against Cercle Brugge on Saturday, September 6.