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The temperature on the transfer market is rising. After a quiet start to the winter Mercato, some talented Belgians are starting to get things moving. Some youth national players, for example, are making a nice move, but a few Red Devils are also in demand. A (preliminary) overview.
Malick Fofana (18, KAA Gent): To Lyon for 15 million?
The transfer bombshell was dropped by L’Equipe yesterday. According to the French sports newspaper, KAA Gent talent Malick Fofana is moving to Olympique Lyon for 15 million euros. The traditional club is currently in 15th place in Ligue 1 and wants to start its resurgence with a strong boost in quality.
But what will Hein Vanhaezebrouck think? Fofana has been an absolute trendsetter in Ghent in recent months.
For the Buffaloes it would be the second time that a young talent in the winter Mercato moves to France (early). Last year, Ibrahim Salah moved to Rennes for 6.5 million euros, where he is currently not the defending champion. So his successor? Gift Orban…
Yorbe Vertessen (23, PSV): Looking for a starting place
Yorbe Vertessen – who turned 23 yesterday – is tired of waiting. Before the New Year, the Belgian attacker performed well as a substitute for PSV, including playing a crucial role in the Champions League game against Sevilla.
However, with the return of the injured Hirving Lozano and Noa Lang, the prospect of playing minutes will soon shrink drastically.
And that’s why Vertessen prefers to go to a club where he is/can be a title holder. “It seems to be very difficult at PSV, with a lot of competition and now Tillman is in front of him again,” said PSV expert Rik Elfrink on X.
“Dilemma for the club. Sell for around 5 million and sign someone else? Or keep him and use his qualities?”
According to the well-informed club observer, Toulouse, Union Berlin and Valencia are already interested in Vertessen’s arrival. “Belgian clubs also have latent interest in Vertessen,” it continued.
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Arthur Vermeeren (18, Antwerp): Will Antwerp make money this winter?
Will the year of confirmation also be the year of the big transfer for Arthur Vermeeren? The question is no longer if, but when the 18-year-old midfielder will leave his Antwerp club through the big goal.
Vermeeren has been hot on the transfer market for some time, but a Champions League season with a strong performance against Barcelona and his new status as a Red Devil appear to have accelerated his transfer success.
Antwerp currently lives between hope and fear. It’s an open secret that the club is strapped for cash, but do the reigning champions want to capitalize on their gold medal now – over the winter break? “We will not sell him to any club,” said managing director Sven Jaecques recently.
And certainly not at any price.
Amadou Onana (22, Everton): Expressed interest in Arsenal
Fans are already including him in their possible Arsenal starting XI. According to English media, Amadou Onana is a big game for top English clubs – particularly the Gunners. According to several sources, the Premier League number 4 wants to take over the Red Devils.
Everton are said to have put a price tag of no less than €60 million on Onana’s head.
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Koni De Winter (21, Genoa): on the radar in Milan
Will AC Milan dare to sign Belgian reinforcements again? According to Het Nieuwsblad, the club from the Italian fashion city is interested in Koni De Winter.
The defender is doing excellently at Genoa, who loaned him from Juventus (with a €10 million purchase option). Potential buyers have to pay significantly more.
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Eliot Matazo (21, Monaco): Looking for opportunities
Barely 98 minutes for Eliot Matazo in Monaco this season. Due to, among other things, a quadriceps injury, our national team’s strong man was rarely used.
According to Nice-Matin, who is very familiar with the club from the Principality, a solution is being sought.
Stanis Idumbo (18, Ajax): Agreed with Sevilla
A top Belgian talent appears to be leaving Amsterdam for Andalusia. According to several transfer experts, Ajax and Sevilla have an agreement for the transfer of Stanis Idumbo. A personal agreement is also expected.
The midfielder, who played for Gent’s youth team in the past, played eleven games for Jong Ajax.
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Romeo Vermant (19, Club Brugge): Would you like to gain experience somewhere else?
Romeo Vermant is considered a great talent, but he hardly gets any minutes due to the explosion of Igor Thiago and the presence of Ferran Jutgla. A loan seems appropriate for the young striker.
The club’s plans for Dedryck Boyata are less clear. The 33-year-old big earner for the blue-blacks would like to finally be on the field again, but according to Het Nieuwsblad, he continues to rely on Boyata due to the shortage in defense.
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