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 29-08-2023 

Galatasaray want to hire Kana

Galatasaray want to hire Kana

OTHER Several clubs have applied to Anderlecht for Marco Kana. This is what Het Laatste Nieuws writes. One of those clubs is Galatasaray, it sounds. Anderlecht, however, is not willing to cooperate. Read more »

Interest in tall French defender

Interest in tall French defender

TRANSFERS Anderlecht are interested in Marseille's young defender Isaak Touré (20), according to RMC Sport. Touré was trained at Le Havre before moving to Marseille. There, he was loaned out to Auxerre after the winter break last season. Remarkably, Touré is no less than 2.06 metres tall. Read more »

Greek and English interest in Amuzu

Greek and English interest in Amuzu

TRANSFERS On Sunday, he was still the match-winner and something is moving around Francis Amuzu according to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri. Both Olympiakos and Nottingham Forest are options for the fast winger. Amuzu wants to take advantage of the interest to make the move abroad. Read more »

 27-08-2023 

Anderlecht beat Charleroi: 2-1

Anderlecht beat Charleroi: 2-1

Anderlecht provisionally climbed to the lead of the Jupiler Pro League after a victory against Charleroi. Leoni gave the Mauves the lead in a mediocre first half. After the break, Charleroi leveled fifteen minutes before the end after Anderlecht had already missed several big opportunities. Immediately after the equalizer, Amuzu scored the winning goal with a well aimed header. Read more »

Anderlecht interested in winger from Porto

Anderlecht interested in winger from Porto

TRANSFERS According to newspaper Le Soir, Anderlecht has shown interest in Gonçalo Borges (22), a Portuguese winger. Borges player regularly at the Portuguese top club, but mainly substitutions and games at the second team. Purple white would want te rent the player with an option to buy. Read more »

Riemer: "We really wanted Delaney"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS Newcomer Thomas Delaney sat next to Riemer at his press talk. The Anderlecht coach was full of praise for his newest addition, which he has known for a long time. "Thomas must teach us leadership and help control the midfield," said Riemer. Read more »

Murillo resumed training

Murillo resumed training

INJURIES Amir Murillo has trained for the first time since he suffered a hamstring injury with Panama in the beginning of July. That is what Riemer said during his press talk. "Amir has resumed training. We will let him join the squad step by step." Read more »

 26-08-2023 

 25-08-2023 

Charleroi could be option for Colassin

Charleroi could be option for Colassin

TRANSFERS Anderlecht are keen to see several more players leave including striker Antoine Colassin (22). Charleroi would be the most concrete track in Belgium, according to journalist David Van den Broeck (Het Nieuwsblad and Gazet van Antwerpen). Mazzu would want Colassin. From abroad, there is interest from the Netherlands, Italy and Israel. Read more »

 24-08-2023 

Lars Montegnies on his way to Anderlecht

Lars Montegnies on his way to Anderlecht

TRANSFERS Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri sends the message that the Kortrijk promising Lars Montegnies is on his way to Anderlecht. The 17-year-old midfielder started in the starting eleven at Kortrijk, but would see his chances of playing minutes limited due to reinforcements that Kortrijk has made. Montegnies will initially join the RSCA Futures. Read more »

Turf Lotto Park affected by disease

Turf Lotto Park affected by disease

OTHER The attentive supporter may have seen it on Sunday: the playing field of the Lotto Park is not looking too good. Apparently the turf was hit by a disease this summer. Union coach Alexander Blessin revealed that. Union will play a European game in the Lotto Park tonight. Read more »

 23-08-2023 

 22-08-2023 

Official: Trebel to Charleroi

Official: Trebel to Charleroi

TRANSFERS Charleroi has announced the arrival of Adrien Trebel. The Frenchman signs a contract for one season. Trebel finds coach Felice Mazzu at Charleroi. Last year they worked together at Anderlecht for four months. Read more »

Official: Delcroix to Burnley

Official: Delcroix to Burnley

TRANSFERS Hannes Delcroix (24) leaves as expected for Burnley FC, Vincent Kompany's club. Delcroix signs a three-year contract in England. The defender has been playing for Purple & White since 2013 and was loaned out to RKC Waalwijk in 2019-2020. Delcroix played 65 times for the A-team of Anderlecht. The sum that Anderlecht will receive for Delcroix was not mentioned. Read more »

Trebel to Charleroi

Trebel to Charleroi

TRANSFERS According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri, former player Adrien Trebel is moving to Charleroi for a season. The Frenchman was about to sign for Eupen, but Charleroi would have hijacked Trebel in front of the Pandas. Trebel may therefore return to the Lotto Park on Sunday. Read more »

Test player in friendly game

Test player in friendly game

GAMES Yesterday afternoon an 'unknown' player with number 71 entered the field in the friendly game against Patro Eisden. It turned out to be Scottish test player Robbie Ure (19) who refused to extend his contract with Rangers. Anderlecht may see Ure as a successor to Stassin. Read more »

Victory in friendly game against Patro Eisden

Victory in friendly game against Patro Eisden

GAMES Anderlecht won a friendly match against Patro Eisden this afternoon with 1-0. Players who played little or no minutes yesterday (such as Augustinsson, Arnstad, Kana and Dreyer) and players from the Futures were on the field. Nilson Angulo scored the only goal before the break after an offside phase that may have preceded it. Read more »

Slimani moves to Brazil

Slimani moves to Brazil

TRANSFERS All messages about a possible return of Islam Slimani to Anderlecht can go in the trash. Curitiba FC, a club from Brazil, has announced that the Algerian striker has signed a pre-contract with them. Read more »

 21-08-2023 

Agreement with Sevilla on loan Delaney

Agreement with Sevilla on loan Delaney

TRANSFERS According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht and Sevilla have reached a verbal agreement on the rental of Danish midfielder Thomas Delaney. Delaney is clearly in pole position to become the new number six in Purple & White. Read more »

Anderlecht wins narrowly but deservedly

Anderlecht wins narrowly but deservedly

GAMES Anderlecht won once again against Westerlo. It deservedly won 2-1 after a good first half in which Dolberg scored after only a minute. Anderlecht controlled the game and deep in the second half Vertonghen cleverly doubled the score. But just after that, Westerlo came back into the game by scoring against and it even had a great chance to equalise. In the closing stages, the home side had a few more chances, but the two goals proved to be enough. Read more »

 20-08-2023 

 19-08-2023 

Delcroix on his way to Burnley

Delcroix on his way to Burnley

TRANSFERS Vincent Kompany has made his Premier League debut with Burnley, but he is still coming back to shop at Anderlecht. This time he would like to snatch Hannes Delcroix away. The player is reportedly already in England to undergo medical tests. If these go well, Delcroix could sign a three-year contract with the England promoted side. Read more »

Anderlecht considering Arnstad on loan

Anderlecht considering Arnstad on loan

TRANSFERS It is not out of the question that Anderlecht will also loan out Kristian Arnstad for a season alongside Marco Kana. La Dernière Heure reports. With the arrival of Mats Rits and Justin Lonwijk, the Norwegian's chances of playing have shrunk a lot. Read more »

 15-08-2023 

Exit for Kindermans who goes to Antwerp

Exit for Kindermans who goes to Antwerp

YOUTH Het Nieuwsblad and Sporza report that Jean Kindermans, head of youth academy at Purple & White, will start working at Antwerp from 1 July 2024. Anderlecht tried to keep Kindermans on board, but according to the newspaper, Kindermans felt insufficient respect. Read more »

 14-08-2023 

Dreyer gets two-match suspension as proposal

Dreyer gets two-match suspension as proposal

OTHER The belgian football association is proposing a suspension of two effective match days for Anders Dreyer following his late intervention on Bocat yesterday at STVV's pitch. If Anderlecht appeal, it will be heard on Wednesday instead of tomorrow (public holiday of August 15). According to the football federation, "Bocat's physical integrity was compromised".... Read more »

Deal around Augustinsson is done

Deal around Augustinsson is done

OTHER Transfer specialist Sasha Tavolieri reports that the deal around Swedish left-back Ludwig Augustinsson is complete. Anderlecht will hire him from Sevilla this season. It is currently unknown whether Purple White have also opted for a purchase option. Read more »

Westerlo hires Kana

Westerlo hires Kana

GAMES Now that the transfer of Mats Rits seems to be in order and possibly Delaney is also on the way, Anderlecht also wants to slim down its core. According to Le Soir, Marco Kana (21) will leave on loan for Westerlo where he will be reunited with Lucas Stassin. Read more »

Anderlecht with another narrow win

Anderlecht with another narrow win

GAMES Anderlecht won 0-1 at Sint-Truiden thanks to a header from Moussa N'Diaye. Purple and white played very weak before half-time, but they started better after half-time and scored. A red card for Dreyer (after an unfortunate foul) silenced Anderlecht's second half. Anderlecht defended the lead with a man less and STVV continued to threaten regularly, but Dupé and his defence kept the zero for the second time in a row. A good result, but the level really needs to go up. Read more »


 11-08-2023 

Anderlecht hires Ludwig Augustinsson from Sevilla

Anderlecht hires Ludwig Augustinsson from Sevilla

OTHER According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Anderlecht are about to hire Ludwig Augustinsson from Sevilla. The Swedish left-back will be rented until June 2024. Augustinsson played in the past for Copenhagen, Werder Bremen, Aston Villa, Mallorca and Sevilla. The player would soon come to Belgium to undergo his medical tests. Read more »

Ashimeru out for at least another month

Ashimeru out for at least another month

INJURIES At the press conference before the move to STVV, Brian Riemer addressed the absence of Majeed Ashimeru. The Ghanaian will be out of action at least until the next international break (early September) with a muscle injury. Marco Kana, who was not in the selection last week, is match-fit. Read more »

Debast uncertain for Sunday

Debast uncertain for Sunday

INJURIES Zeno Debast is struggling with a (minor) muscle injury and is uncertain for Sunday's match against STVV. Het Laatste Nieuws reports. The newspaper clearly states that there is no 'transferitis' involved. As for a possible switch to PSV, there is no evolution from last week. Read more »

Agreement with Reims and Flips

Agreement with Reims and Flips

TRANSFERS According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht have found an agreement with Stade de Reims on a transfer of Alexis Flips. The medical tests would take place today (or tomorrow) in Ghent. Flips himself also already sent a purple heart into the world via X (the former Twitter). Read more »

 10-08-2023 

Anderlecht increases bid for Rits

Anderlecht increases bid for Rits

OTHER Anderlecht has made a new and higher bid for Mats Rits at Club Brugge. Anderlecht has also improved its offer for the player himself. That is necessary, because Union also has a very nice offer for both Rits and Club. Read more »

Hezze on his way to Olympiacos

Hezze on his way to Olympiacos

OTHER Santiago Hezze seems to be making a transfer to Europe after all. After Anderlecht left the arena, his club Huracan has now reached an agreement with Olympiacos. The transfer would be completed soon. Read more »

 09-08-2023 
 08-08-2023 

15-year-old El Afdaoui moves to AA Gent

15-year-old El Afdaoui moves to AA Gent

YOUTH - TRANSFERS After Heylen, Ndembe and Liema, Anderlecht sees a fourth youth player leave. Mohammed El Afdaoui, a 15-year-old left-footed defender, moves to AA Gent. According to our Neerpede watcher DavidBxl, his departure is a greater loss than the one of those three others. Read more »

Anderlecht close to agreement with Rits

Anderlecht close to agreement with Rits

TRANSFERS Jesper Fredberg sat down with Mats Rits and his entourage today. According to Het Nieuwsblad, it was a very constructive conversation and both parties are nearing an agreement. According to the newspaper, Rits could soon be an Anderlecht player. Read more »

Leoni: "I had to wait for a whilet"

Leoni:

INTERVIEWS After October last year (also against Antwerp), Theo Leoni was allowed to start with Anderlecht's A-team for the second time yesterday. Together with Jan Vertonghen, he was the standout and his name rolled off the stands. At last, the 23-year-old midfielder seems to be rewarded for his patience. "I have had tough moments," he said. Read more »

Lonwijk: "Best on the eight or the ten"

Lonwijk:

INTERVIEWS Justin Lonwijk made his debut for Anderlecht against Antwerp. The Dutchman seemed soon on his way to a goal. He rounded goalkeeper Jean Butez, but the follow-up was less so. "I am happy to be with Anderlecht," he told afterwards. "I didn't hesitate for long about this." Read more »

 07-08-2023 

Rits can sign for three years

Rits can sign for three years

TRANSFERS Anderlecht has a three-year contract ready for Mats Rits. That writes The Latest News. Zipper will end his contract with Club Brugge at the end of this season. After five years he is no longer regarded as a basic player and Club is waiting to possibly extend his contract. Read more »

Dolberg: "Victory feels good"

Dolberg:

INTERVIEWS With a penalty kick, Kasper Dolberg scored his first goal for Anderlecht against Antwerp. The Danish attacker was very happy afterwards with this first three-pointer of the season. "This feels really good," Dolberg said in front of the Eleven Sports microphone. Read more »

Stroeykens does not want to talk about the future

Stroeykens does not want to talk about the future

OTHER After the match against Antwerp, Mario Stroeykens was asked questions about a possible contract extension, but he did not want to go into it. The midfielder / attacker, who played against Antwerp for an hour, has been able to sign since May, but has not yet done so. Read more »

Riemer: "Intention to keep Debast"

Riemer:

TRANSFERS Despite very concrete interest from PSV, which according to Het Nieuwsblad is planning a first offer soon, Anderlecht wants to do everything they can to keep Zeno Debast. "He is a very important player for us. We have absolutely no plans to sell him." Read more »

Anderlecht pushes for Alexis Flips

Anderlecht pushes for Alexis Flips

TRANSFERS One of the first rumours during this transfer period was the interest in Alexis Flips of Reims. According to Het Nieuwsblad, Anderlecht have made Flips (23) a contract offer. The Frenchman should provide creative solutions in attack and is in his final year of his contract. Read more »

Anderlecht talking to Mats Rits

Anderlecht talking to Mats Rits

TRANSFERS Anderlecht wants to strengthen its midfield with Club Brugge player Mats Rits. That writes the Walloon transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri. The Purple & White has not yet made a bid, but it is negotiating with Rits himself about his personal requirements. Read more »

Anderlecht win through Dolberg's penalty

Anderlecht win through Dolberg's penalty

GAMES Anderlecht responded after their poor debut at Union with a 1-0 win against champions Antwerp. Anderlecht certainly did not play great, but showed the necessary fighting spirit. The first half was chance-poor, yet Anderlecht took the lead through a Dolberg penalty just before half-time. After half-time Anderlecht had to back off and Antwerp got a few good chances. Anderlecht had a couple of good breaks and Dreyer hit the post. Next week Anderlecht must confirm this result at STVV. Read more »

Rumor Casper Nielsen turns out to be nonsense

Rumor Casper Nielsen turns out to be nonsense

TRANSFERS In recent days we read hat Club Brugge had offered Casper Nielsen to a number of Belgian clubs and that Anderlecht closely followed the file. According to Sasha Tavolieri, that message is nonsense. The Dane is currently injured, but Deila absolutely wants to keep him at Bruges. At Bruges, they would rather look for a solution for Rits. Read more »

 06-08-2023 

Selection: No Ashimeru and Kana

Selection: No Ashimeru and Kana

GAMES Anderlecht has announced a selection of 19 players for tomorrow's match against Antwerp. In addition, no Majeed Ashimeru and Marco Kana. Newcomers Justin Lonwijk and Luis Vasquez will be there this afternoon. Read more »

 05-08-2023 

Official: Abdulrazak on loan to BK Häcken

Official: Abdulrazak on loan to BK Häcken

TRANSFERS Nigerian winger Ishaq Abdulrazak (21) is on loan for one season to Swedish champions BK Häcken. Ishaq transferred from Nörrkoping last summer, but only made it to six games in the A-team and played mainly at the RSCA Futures despite the hefty price tag attached to his transfer. Read more »

Riemer: "Blame not only on midfield"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS During a press conference, Brian Riemer looked ahead to Sunday's game against Antwerp. Naturally, he also received questions about last weekend's non-performance against Union. "It doesn't require great analyst work to see that our first half was not good, but throwing stones at each other in the press won't get us anywhere," he said.
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Riemer: "We really want to keep Stroeykens"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS At his press chat yesterday afternoon, Brian Riemer was also asked a question about Mario Stroeykens. The 18-year-old youth product still has a contract until the end of this season and did not sign yet. "Jesper is working hard on it," Riemer said. "We would very much like Mario to extend." Read more »

"Lonwijk not ready for whole game yet"

INTERVIEWS New players Luis Vazquez and Justin Lonwijk are not quite ready for duty yet. Coach Brian Riemer told that at his press conference yesterday afternoon. Lonwijk is not quite ready conditionally. Vazquez is, but he still needs to get used to his new surroundings. Read more »

Sasha Kljestan kicks off tomorrow's game

Sasha Kljestan kicks off tomorrow's game

GAMES Sasha Kljestan, Anderlecht's American former midfielder, will come to kickoff tomorrow at Lotto Park for the match against Antwerp. Kljestan played for Purple and White from 2010 to 2015 and played 180 games in which he scored 25 goals. He became Anderlecht's champion no less than three times. Kljestan hung up his shoes at the beginning of this year. His last club was LA Galaxy. Read more »

 03-08-2023 
 02-08-2023 

Peeters has to decide soon

Peeters has to decide soon

TRANSFERS Stef Peeters must decide on his future within 10 days, says transfer journalist Sasha Tavolieri. The former Eupen player is free and has an offer from five clubs in his pocket, including one from Purple White that may be the most concrete. His family's situation will also play a role in his decision. Read more »

Debast enjoys interest from PSV

Debast enjoys interest from PSV

TRANSFERS Zeno Debast is in the interest of PSV. Het Laatste Nieuws knows that the Eindhoven club was already inquiring. Anderlecht wants at least 15 million euros and dreams of 20 million. Debast's name has also already been dropped at Ajax. Read more »

For sale: midfield of Anderlecht

For sale: midfield of Anderlecht

TRANSFERS According to Het Nieuwsblad, Diawara, Ashimeru and Arnstad would be allowed to leave with a good offer. Last Friday, this trio formed the midfield during the weak performance at Union. Anderlecht wants to reinvigorate the midfield. Read more »