Update from Abu Dhabi

All the players and staff are present in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Najar had to most problems and spent 10 hours in the airport before his documents were cleared. The Mauves already trained yesterday in the Emirate.


Meanwhile, there are no new reinforcements yet. Coach Van den Brom already made clear that no one can leave the club during the winter.

When it comes to incoming transfers, the name of Steven Dufour still rolls the tongues in Anderlecht. But the midfielder of FC Porto will decide about his future by the end of next week. More realistic is the arrival of Thorgan Hazard. Owned by Chelsea, but playing for Zulte Waregem, Hazard is probably the top candidate to win the Golden Boot. Several sources announce Anderlecht and Chelsea already have a deal. In that case, only Zulte Waregem could still hold a transfer to Anderlecht... To be continued.