Can you point me at where the Dutch have said something like this?
Luchtmacht overweegt Italiaanse vliegtuigen
Weaponized M346's to complement the F35.
BTW Belgium is looking at both the Gripen NG and/or F35 very seriously.
More offset works possible for the Gripen but the EU ban on compensation possibilities for defense work creates a big hurdle, also it is a government to government negotiation iso a government to supplier one pretty much closing the door for non NATO nations to bid seriously.
Also they want to keep the Americans as friends so the Super Hornet and F35 are in pole position.
The TF-X program might deliver some serious new possibilities too.