Belgian publication, Nieuwsblad claim that R.S.C. Anderlecht midfielder, Leander Dendoncker has been linked to Premier League side, West Ham United. David Moyes is currently scouting for quality additions in the midfield position to ensure another season in top-flight English football.
The village of Passendale in Belgium is where Dendoncker started playing football, joining the local team when he was very young. Anderlecht came calling in 2009. With 1 assists in 27 appearances across all competitions for the Belgian outfit this season, Dendoncker is a regular starter and has helped win the 2016/17 league title. He signed with Anderlecht and has registered 154 total appearances for the side. An immense amount of top-flight footballing experience.
He also got called up to the senior national side and has been capped four times already.
Moyes was quoted saying – “I think we’re short in some areas and overloaded in others. For example, we’ve got lots of forwards, but we’re really short of midfield players.”
The former Manchester United manager got appointed to lead the relegation-riddled Hammers in November. Ever since his arrival, however, things have not changed completely. They did beat title contenders Chelsea 1-0 in early December but have failed to break clear from the bottom three.
Currently just two points above Stoke City in the 15th spot of the points table, United have a few favourable fixtures in the coming weeks to resurrect their position in the league. It is unclear whether he will be provided with the proper funds to pursue a high profile target like Dendoncker, but an addition is necessary with the second half of the season already upon us.
Anderlecht are demanding a price tag of over €20m for the talented maestro, which has been emphasized by Herman Van Holsbeeck. He stressed his sentiments by saying – “We only want to listen to such insane bids.”
However, with the player hinting towards a club exit, it would be hard for the Division A side to hold onto his talents if the Hammers meet their asking price.
