Tristan van Gilst was on the verge of signing with Go Ahead Eagles, but was not impressed by the offer from the Eredivisie club. The technical director of Go Ahead, Paul Bosvelt, confirmed that the transfer is off. Although the clubs reached an agreement, negotiations with Van Gilst broke down because the offer was similar to the one from De Graafschap, which Van Gilst had already rejected.

Tristan van Gilst is reportedly in the final stages of completing a transfer to Go Ahead Eagles. It is understood that De Graafschap has reached an agreement with Go Ahead Eagles. Van Gilst was not present in De Graafschap's match against FC Dordrecht as he was completing the transfer. With his contract due to expire next summer, De Graafschap stands to gain a transfer fee, although the specific amount remains undisclosed. The 21-year-old forward, who has netted eight goals in nineteen appearances this season, is anticipated to replace Oliver Edvardsen, who is nearing a move to Ajax. Go Ahead Eagles managed to outbid several Eredivisie clubs, including Heracles, whose proposal was turned down.