According to certain sources, RSC Anderlecht has shown interest in Giulian Biancone. The 26-year-old French centre-back, who currently plays for Olympiacos, can also operate as a left or right back. He came through the AS Monaco academy, was later loaned to Club Brugge and subsequently played for Troyes, Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos. This season he featured in 27 matches in all competitions and scored twice. Read more »
The 20-year-old Lander Gijsbers has signed a new contract with Anderlecht for one season, with an option for an additional year, the club announced today. The goalkeeper arrived last year from OH Leuven and was due to see his contract expire at the end of this month. Gijsbers was part of the Futures squad this past season. He didn't play, but was on the bench as second goalkeeper fourteen times in 1B. Read more »
Anderlecht has still not received the full transfer fee for Francis Amuzu, who moved to Brazilian side Grêmio. The purple-and-white have been waiting for an instalment of €400,000 for more than a year. The Brussels club reportedly informed Amuzu's new team that a complaint to FIFA is imminent because the final payment has not been made. Read more »
Is Nathan De Cat's future in Paris? Het Laatste Nieuws has learned that Paris FC, an ambitious mid-table side, has serious interest. De Cat even paid the club a visit a few days ago. Paris FC did, however, already sign another young central midfielder this transfer window: Patrick Zabi, for whom the club paid €25 million to Stade Reims. Read more »
Spanish sources say Real Betis are seeking reinforcements on the wings and have set their sights on Ali Maamar. Maamar has impressed this season, notably with Morocco's U23 national team. There is no concrete offer yet. Read more »
Next on the list of transfer rumours is Omar Rekik (24) from Maribor. Rekik is in Tunisia's World Cup squad and was already linked to Anderlecht last May. That move did not materialise. Rekik is now in the final year of his contract and Maribor is not inclined to offer an extension. Read more »
Antoine Sibierski is, among other things, looking for wingers; one possible candidate is 21?year?old Jaydon Banel. Banel is on Burnley's books and came through the Jong Ajax academy. At Burnley he managed just 93 minutes of playing time spread over five matches. He was then loaned to Derby County, where he scored three times in fourteen appearances. Read more »
Some sources report an agreement between Huerta and Toluca and ongoing negotiations between Anderlecht and the Mexican club, while others appear to dismiss the story. The Mexican branch of MSN Sports even openly questions whether talks are actually taking place between the parties. According to that outlet, it was merely Toluca showing interest in the player, which was subsequently blown up. A sale of Huerta at this moment would be an odd move. Read more »
According to French sources, RSC Anderlecht is monitoring Hugo Bayomog of Lille. The 17?year?old is a right wing?back who can also play as a centre?back. He previously rejected a new contract offer from Lille. This season he made 18 appearances in all competitions for Lille's U19s, scoring once and providing two assists. Read more »
Skyhawk rates the season 4/10 — failed. Anderlecht crashed out in the European qualifiers, missed the objective of a top-three finish, only reached the cup final and missed out there again, and the club was run badly with mediocre transfers, a lack of vision and constant staff and position reshuffles. Qualifying for Europe at the end offers a small consolation. The main reason for the lack of progress is simple: no long-term vision. Read more »
Antoine Sibierski wants to complete several incoming transfers and appears prepared to free up the necessary budget. Earlier players such as Hazard already left the club and a number of loanees were not retained. Now César Huerta is also reportedly about to leave, Sacha Tavolieri writes on X (formerly Twitter). That in itself is striking. Read more »
Anderlecht is exploring international options to strengthen its squad, and this time the rumour points to Romania. According to journalist Lorenzo Lepore, RSCA is tracking Mihai Lixandru (24), a defensive midfielder for FCSB who has been a regular and one of the club's most consistent performers in recent seasons. This campaign he featured in 44 matches, scored four goals and provided three assists. Scouts are attracted to his profile: strong in duels, tactically disciplined, with excellent stamina and the added ability to play as a centre-back. Read more »
Eintracht Frankfurt has placed Mihajlo Cvetkovic high on its wish list. After seeing a €10 million bid rejected in January, the club plans to return to Anderlecht this summer — this time with €12 million in tow, Het Nieuwsblad reports today. Anderlecht is eager to keep Cvetkovic, seeing him as one of the pillars on which to build next season's team. But whether that will succeed... Read more »
Anderlecht announced today that 15-year-old Joshua Lambrechts and 16-year-old Lucas Kalombo have signed their first professional contracts. Both deals run until 2029. Lambrechts, a left-back from Mortsel, arrived at Neerpede two years ago from KV Mechelen. "Joshua is a player who remains very composed under pressure, is tactically disciplined and does not shy away from defensive duties. Read more »
Nathan De Cat is number one in the new edition of Het Nieuwsblad's Talent Top 50. Anderlecht is well represented with seven players, but it cannot match Club Brugge (eleven) and Racing Genk (nine). Notable: 14?year?old Cresus Kana makes a debut in the list and immediately lands at number 17. For several years Het Nieuwsblad has listed the fifty most promising Belgian youth players in the Talent Top 50. Read more »
Could Yari Verschaeren's future lie in Spain? According to Het Nieuwsblad, Alavés is showing interest in the midfielder. Alavés finished 14th in La Liga this season and were also the club that loaned Moussa Diarra to Anderlecht. The paper reports the Spaniards have been tracking Verschaeren for some time and would like to sign him. Read more »
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (39) has decided to end his career. The Danish goalkeeper played for Anderlecht during the 2023-2024 season. Schmeichel was currently playing for Celtic, but due to a shoulder injury, he was expected to be sidelined until at least February 2027. Read more »
Preparation for next season at RSC Anderlecht has quietly begun behind the scenes. Sporting director Antoine Sibierski will present his transfer plans to the board on Thursday, reportedly with a budget of between €15 and €20 million. Even with an improved financial position, Anderlecht is handling its resources cautiously, particularly after a season without European football. The expiring contracts of Yari Verschaeren, Thorgan Hazard and Mats Rits will reduce the wage bill, and additional income from outgoing transfers is anticipated. Read more »
