Rumors are circulating online about a possible return of Chancel Mbemba to RSC Anderlecht. The former player, who was not in action for Olympique Marseille last season due to a conflict with the club, has only played for his country Congo. Mbemba is currently free of contract but would have to make significant salary concessions to return. However, his entourage has denied the rumors. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is showing renewed interest in Bléon Kurtulus, the 18-year-old defender from Halmstads BK. According to Swedish media, Kurtulus is considered a major talent in his home country and Anderlecht was also interested during the last winter transfer window. Kurtulus, who completed his entire training at Halmstads BK, has a contract that runs until June 2026. The Swedish club is reportedly asking 2.6 million euros, or 30 million Swedish crowns, for its young player. In addition to Anderlecht, Brentford, Como and Genoa are also interested in the talented defender. Read more »
Mario Stroeykens can count on interest from a number of clubs, including PSV Eindhoven, which saw a lot of players leave. But Anderlecht's striker is currently not high on the Dutch champion's priority list. Stroeykens would rather be considered a "plan B. Both West Ham and Marseille have shown interest and inquired about the player, but no further steps have been taken yet due to the high asking price for Stroeykens. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is showing interest in Juan David Mosquera, a 22-year-old Colombian defender currently under contract with Portland Timbers. Mosquera, who was educated in Medellín, has developed into a versatile player in the United States, deployable as a right back and right winger. This season, he has scored one goal in 19 games and has been called up three times for the Colombian national team. Mosquera has a contract that runs until December 2027, with an option for an additional season. Read more »
River Plate is said to have rejected a 3.5 million euro offer from RSC Anderlecht for Lautaro Rivero (21 years old). Coach Marcelo Gallardo has no plans to get rid of Rivero, who was recently loaned to Central Córdoba. The young defender is known for his strong defensive qualities and good game insight. He can function as a central defender and left back, adding to his value to the team. Read more »
Dutch club PSV is showing interest in Mario Stroeykens. The club from Eindhoven is looking for offensive reinforcements after seeing a handful of players leave. However, there would be no negotiations or concrete offers yet. PSV, which won the Dutch title last season, is guaranteed participation in the Champions League. Stroeykens, who is in his final contract year, is also in the interest of Marseille and West Ham and refuses to sign with them Read more »
With the start of the new season approaching, the arbitration department has presented the new guidelines. One important change concerns the stricter enforcement of the time that goalkeepers have to play the ball. Another notable change is the elimination of so-called "cheap penalties." Minor fouls no longer automatically result in a penalty, even after VAR intervention. Read more »
According to the Swedish press, RSC Anderlecht is showing interest in Abdoulie Manneh, a 20-year-old left winger from Sweden's Mjällby. The Gambian began his career with Wallidan in his homecountry. This season, he scored eight goals in 20 games and provided two assists. He was also selected twice for the Gambia national team. Read more »
Anderlecht seemed to show interest in Umar Abubakar after his strong season with Jong AA Gent. Despite his good performances, there seemed to be no path towards the Buffalo first team. Anderlecht considered acquiring the player and lodging him with the Futures, however, with no guarantees of integration into the first team. Meanwhile, he signed elsewhere. Read more »
Giovanni Esteves Danti, the 29-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper, has extended his contract at RSCA Futsal until 2026. Danti, who came to Anderlecht in the summer of 2024 from the Japanese league (where he was named best goalkeeper), enjoyed a successful first season in Belgium and was important to the team. Lieven Baert, general manager, expressed his satisfaction with the contract extension. Read more »
Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi has stated that he is looking for an experienced central defender. Malang Sarr emerged as a potential reinforcement. The 26-year-old left winger has no starting place at RC Lens, despite a great deal of experience at Chelsea, among others. His contract runs for one more year which makes him an interesting target for Anderlecht despite his price tag of 5 million. Yesterday the defender seemed to be on his way to Brussels, but there is a ‘but' ... Read more »
For Olivier Renard, this is his first summer as Anderlecht's sports director. With six newcomers and a completely renewed coaching staff, his main objective is to bring about a change in mentality in the locker room. Read more »
Widzew Łódź would be a runway for Alexis Flips. The club is looking for a versatile box-to-box midfielder and would consider Flips for that purpose. However, the Polish club will not act immediately and rather visions the end of the transfer period to take action. For now, it is a rumor from the Polish media. There is nothing concrete yet, not with the club nor player. Read more »
Olivier Renard appears to be getting in Malang Sarr, a French-Senegalese defender. Sarr looks set to make the switch from RC Lens to Lotto Park. An agreement has been reached between the two clubs, and Sarr would be offered a two-year contract, with the option for a third year. Sarr is seen as the successor to Jan Vertonghen, who has ended his career. Read more »
Franco Israel, a 25-year-old Uruguayan goalkeeper from Sporting CP, has had limited opportunities to play since the arrival of Rui Silva in January, who took over the position of first goalkeeper. Given his limited opportunities at the club, Israel is looking to revive his career elsewhere and is open to a transfer. Two clubs have shown interest in the goalkeeper: Torino and RSC Anderlecht. Both teams have reportedly contacted Sporting CP. Read more »
RSCA Futsal is on the eve of a new season. Led by new coach Alvaro Martinez, who succeeds Luca Cragnaz, the team has welcomed several key reinforcements this summer, including Deivao, Rakic, Panés and Vanderheyden. In preparation for the league, the team has scheduled a series of practice matches. On Aug. 10, the first friendly match is scheduled against Blue Magic FC Dublin, which will take place at the Alfasun Indoor Arena. Read more »
Kenneth Vanderheyden, a 25-year-old Belgian international, has signed a contract with RSCA Futsal for two seasons. The player comes over from Full Hasselt, where he stood out with strong performances, especially in a match against Anderlecht. Vanderheyden expressed his enthusiasm about his new challenge: "I look forward to making my contribution to this prestigious club. It is a dream come true to be able to represent the best team in Belgium, surrounded by so many excellent players." Read more »
According to Sacha Tavolieri, there is a strong possibility that Anderlecht wants to rent 18-year-old Ghanaian Dacosta Antwi with an option to buy. Antwi should initially be a reinforcement for the Futures. Read more »
