N.E.C. Nijmegen is potentially facing a significant change as midfielder Dirk Proper is attracting interest from two Eredivisie clubs, sc Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam. The 24-year-old player, who has been part of N.E.C.'s youth academy since 2011, has proven his worth in the past, especially during the promotion to the Eredivisie in 2021. However, last season he lost his starting position to Kodai Sano, who has emerged as a standout player. Proper has played a total of 185 matches for N.E.C. Nijmegen, scoring 13 goals and providing 8 assists. His contract runs until mid-2027, but the club is open to selling him if a suitable offer comes in. Proper's current market value is estimated at 1.8 million euros, a decline from his previous value of nearly six million euros. Coach Dick Schreuder would like to keep Proper, but the club management is aware of the need to sell the player now before his contract expires.