Arthur Vermeeren remained at RB Leipzig after the transfer deadline, which could create an unexpected opportunity for Club Brugge. The 21-year-old Belgian midfielder was not sold despite interest, potentially opening the door for a late loan move to the Jupiler Pro League according to a report by VoetbalNieuws.be. The deadline for major European competitions closed on Tuesday night without an agreement being reached for the former Antwerp player.
Club Brugge, the reigning Belgian champions, currently sit second in the table with nine points from four matches. They have scored eight goals and conceded just two, giving them a goal difference of plus six. The blue-black team does trail leaders Charleroi by three points in the title race.
Arthur Vermeeren returned to RB Leipzig this summer after a loan spell at Olympique Marseille. The midfielder had impressed new coach Martin Demichelis during pre-season and came on as a substitute in the first two matches of the campaign. Despite this, the German club wanted to sell him before the September 1st deadline. Philipp Hinze of Sky Sports reported on that date: "❌ Für Arthur Vermeeren kam final am Deadline Day kein Deal mehr zustande. Gab Anfragen, gab Kontakt & Gespräche. Aber Stand jetzt kein Deal."
Italian clubs had shown interest, but no negotiation led to a deal. According to the same source, a transfer to a league whose window remains open after September 1st is not ruled out. Possible destinations mentioned include Galatasaray in Turkey, PSV in the Netherlands, or a return to Belgium.
Club Brugge's midfield is not yet considered at the required level for the club's ambitions. A reinforcement in that area would therefore be welcome. Arthur Vermeeren, who previously played for Antwerp FC before moving to Atlético Madrid for financial reasons, has developed physically. He returned to Leipzig with more muscle mass after a season there and a subsequent loan spell.
The financial capacity of Club Brugge could facilitate a loan deal, even though the club had previously stated they were finished with incoming transfers. On social media, the club is being urged to seize the opportunity. Adding a Belgian international would undoubtedly strengthen the squad for the busy period ahead.
Club Brugge's immediate focus is now on their next league fixture. They travel to face Lommel United, who sit in eighth place, on September 4th. All upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures page. The current squad composition is available via the squad overview.
Whether Club Brugge's board will actually move for Arthur Vermeeren is not yet clear. The fact he was not sold keeps the option open. The club has a busy schedule in the coming weeks, where every point will count in the pursuit of Charleroi. The full table is always up-to-date on our standings page. Club Brugge's next match is an away game against Lommel United on Friday, September 4, 2026.
