RSCA's summer homework according to Het Laatste Nieuws

TRANSFERS The places have been divided. The players still have a game for honors awaiting them at Club Brugge on Sunday, but Peter Verbeke and his team can now fully focus on next season. And there is a lot of work waiting for them. Het Laatste Nieuws made an overview.


Goal

At 29 and after three strong years with Anderlecht, goalkeeper Hendrik Van Crombrugge is open to a foreign adventure. PSV is mentioned, but there was no offer yet. When the captain leaves, Anderlecht will go for Bart Verbruggen as first goalkeeper. The 19-year-old Dutchman enjoys a lot of confidence within the club.

Defence

Wesley Hoedt, Hannes Delcroix and Zeno Debast should become the keyplayers at the back next season. Killian Sardella must fight for his chances and seize them when he gets them. The option on Lisandro Magallan will not be lifted. He will leave.

While it is all right centrally, the wings are much thinner. Amir Murillo, the only right back, will almost certainly leave this summer. Sergio Gomez is attracting a lot of interest after his strong performances with Anderlecht and the Spanish U21. Anderlecht hopes to keep him, but it won't be easy. If Gomez leaves, there will certainly be a replacement.

Central midfield

The past few weeks Marco Kana has shown his potential. Anderlecht sees in him the new patron in midfield. Josh Cullen's contract expires in a year and he dreams of playing in the Premier League. If Anderlecht wants to earn a nice to from him, now is the time. Kristoffer Olsson lost his place, first to Majeed Ashimeru and then to Kana. Wondering how the Swedish international sees his future. An additional defensive midfielder is not excluded.

Attacking midfield

Anderlecht will do everything to convince Kristian Arnstad to extend his contract, which expires in 2023. Anderlecht also hopes that Yari Verschaeren will stay on board. Francis Amuzu is one of the players who might leave. Amuzu in interested in a transfer abroad. His strong play-offs have increased his price, which is a good thing for Anderlecht. Especially since Amuzu is still not an undisputed key player after all these years.

Attack

Christian Kouamé is definitely leaving. Fiorentina want to monetize him this summer. The asking price (10 million euro) and the salary are too high for Anderlecht. Joshua Zirkzee returns to Bayern Munich, but Anderlecht hasn't given up hope of renting him next season as well. With Benito Raman and Mario Stroeykens, who Anderlecht also wants to sign, two strikers remain. An extra striker is a priority. Although he may not cost more than 5 million euros.