According to the German news channel N-TV, Werder Bremen are showing interest in Mario Stroeykens. A video call between the two parties is reportedly due to take place shortly. This is good news for Stroeykens, as he no longer has a future at Anderlecht. Read more »
According to Sébastien Denis of Footmercato, Anderlecht are keeping tabs on Lucas Calodat. Calodat is a 24-year-old left-back at Le Mans. Anderlecht appear to have enough wide players for the time being, but at the back their options are limited and some players could still leave. Caladat is therefore an option to strengthen the left-back position. Read more »
The transfer of Will Ferry from Dundee United to Anderlecht is still not done. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri writes today that Dundee are stubbornly sticking to their asking price. Anderlecht, for their part, do not want to go above €2.5 million with their bid. Talks between Dundee and Anderlecht are continuing, Tavolieri said. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has strengthened its attacking ranks with the arrival of Marten Winkler. The 23-year-old German joins from Hertha BSC and has committed his future to the Brussels club for four seasons. Winkler, a left-footed player who usually operates from the right flank, is known for his explosiveness, agility and versatility up front. He came through the youth ranks in Berlin and, after a spell at Waldhof Mannheim, broke through in Hertha's first team. Read more »
According to Turkish sources, Galatasaray are said to be interested in Cvetkovic. The Istanbul club is even reported to have made an offer. The Purple & White are currently not inclined to sell the striker, unless an offer that is impossible to turn down is put on the table. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren has found his new club. The attacking midfielder, who had been a free agent after his contract with Anderlecht expired in June, has signed a three-year deal with Sampdoria Genoa. In Italy, he will run into a few familiar faces. At Sampdoria, Jesper Fredberg is sporting director. Read more »
Hannah Van Goethem, 16, joins RSC Anderlecht Women on a contract through 2029. She comes over from SK Beveren, where she played at the highest youth and elite levels for ten years. She will immediately join the Purple & White's first team. The right-footed player is a member of the Red Flames' national youth teams. Read more »
It looks as though Yari Verschaeren is set to follow in Dennis Praet's footsteps. According to Sacha Tavolieri, the midfielder, who is now a free agent after his contract with Anderlecht expired in June, has decided to continue his career at Sampdoria. Sampdoria finished 13th in Serie B last season. At the former Italian powerhouse, Jesper Fredberg has been working as sporting director since July last year. Read more »
Chidera Ejuke's name has been popping up more and more often in the corridors around Lotto Park of late. The Nigerian winger is allowed to leave Sevilla FC this summer, and in Spain, RSC Anderlecht has long been mentioned as one of the possible destinations to relaunch his career. A move, however, does not appear imminent just yet. According to La Dernière Heure, Anderlecht's interest has so far not been turned into any official or concrete offer. Read more »
Romelu Lukaku is about to leave Napoli for Fenerbahçe. From Anderlecht's perspective, the key question is how long he will sign for in Turkey. Media reports now suggest that Lukaku will sign a one-season contract with an option for an additional year. Read more »
Anderlecht did indeed make earnest efforts to persuade Nathan De Cat to extend his contract. Het Laatste Nieuws reports today that the Purple & White tabled an improved contract offer on three occasions. The midfielder, however, did not take the bait and chose to continue his development abroad. So far, De Cat appears to have made a good choice with Hoffenheim. Read more »
Mohamed Réda Hamidi, a 25-year-old Algerian right-back, is attracting interest in Europe. Hamidi has been impressing at JS Kabylie, where he remains under contract until 2029. His quality delivery and defensive reliability have caught the eye of several European clubs. According to various sources, Anderlecht, Las Palmas and a Portuguese club, whose name was not disclosed, have all shown interest. Read more »
Anderlecht have signed 22-year-old left-back Cheikh Koité. He has put pen to paper on a two-season deal with an option for an additional season and will join RSCA Futures. Koité arrives from Football Bourg-en-Bresse Péronnas 01 (FBBP 01), a club competing in the third tier of French football. Koité moved to France last summer, where he made 31 appearances for Bourg. Read more »
According to multiple sources, former Anderlecht forward Robbie Ure is well on his way to making the move from Sirius to Sevilla. The transfer is reportedly worth 9.2 million. Ure is currently the top scorer in the Swedish league and has already scored 20 goals in 20 games this season. His team is therefore comfortably in the lead in Sweden. Read more »
In an interview with DAZN shortly before kickoff of the home game against La Louvière, Anderlecht CEO Kenneth Bornauw confirmed that, “in principle,” additional offensive reinforcements are on the way before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more »
Vitor Bruno wanted to substitute Joshua Nga Kana when he scored the equalizer against La Louvière. He admitted that sometimes you also need a little luck. The Anderlecht coach acknowledged that it wasn't an easy game, with too little presence in the opponent's box. “We did everything we could in the second half to win this match,” he added. Read more »
Anderlecht edged past La Louvière 2-1 at the death. Bertaccini struck in stoppage time to send the purple and white to victory after they had fallen behind early in the second half. Nga Kana levelled the score against 10 men, but it took until the very last moment for the Lotto Park to truly erupt. It was a deserved, but extremely hard-fought win for Anderlecht. Read more »
Noa Ojea Cobiella (16) has extended his contract with Anderlecht by three years. He is an attacking midfielder who has already been included in the matchday squad on several occasions this season. He is also officially part of the first-team squad this season. Cobiella turns 17 on Monday. Read more »
Anas Tajaouart is being loaned to La Louvière with an option to buy, but he will not be able to play against Anderlecht on Sunday. According to the press, his contract includes clauses preventing him from facing the Purple & White. The club is determined to avoid a scenario like the one involving Goto at all costs. Read more »
Algerian winger Willsem Boussaid (20) has signed a two-year contract, with an option for a third season, with RSCA Futures. Boussaid, who operates on the right flank, arrives from LB Châteauroux. His transfer had been in the air for some time. LB Châteauroux are a French National 1 club, which is more or less the bridge in France between the professional and amateur divisions. Read more »
According to the Italian press, RSCA has sounded out information about a possible transfer for Romelu Lukaku. For the time being, it concerns only an exploratory round of inquiries, with nothing concrete on the table yet. Atlanta and Beşiktaş have also already asked about the striker, although the player himself would prefer to remain in Europe. Napoli are not keen on a one-year loan deal for the Belgian forward. Read more »
Royal Antwerp FC are closely monitoring Yari Verschaeren's situation. The Belgian attacking midfielder is a free player and therefore an interesting opportunity on the market. For Antwerp, which is handling its transfer budget with caution, Verschaeren could be an attractive addition. Since no transfer fee would be required, a possible move would fit neatly within the club's financial framework. Read more »
Mario Stroeykens did not travel to Greece for the Europa League clash with PAOK. The 21-year-old midfielder is nursing a minor injury and is being left out as a precaution. His absence, however, changes little about his current situation, as he also appears unlikely to play a prominent role on sporting grounds for the time being. The Neerpede player had hoped to seal a transfer this summer and begin pre-season with a new club. Read more »
