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Report: West Ham target Leander Dendoncker wants to leave Anderlecht in January

Leander Dendoncker of RSC Anderlecht and Pieter Gerkens of RSC Anderlecht celebrate their sides first goal after Jozo Simunovic of Celtic (not pict...
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West Ham are reportedly interested in signing the highly rated Anderlecht midfielder.

Leander Dendoncker of RSC Anderlecht and Pieter Gerkens of RSC Anderlecht celebrate their sides first goal after Jozo Simunovic of Celtic (not pictured) scored a own goal with there team...

According to reports from Belgian media outlet HLNnews, Anderlecht midfielder Leander Dendoncker wants to leave the Belgian club in the January transfer window.

The report claims that the player is keen to move, but interested parties are dithering to meet his asking price. However, there is a strong possibility that he will leave the club this month.

According to a report in Nieuwsblad in Belgium, West Ham are keen on signing Anderlecht midfielder Dendoncker this month.

Leander Dendoncker of RSC Anderlecht arrives for the UEFA Champions League group B match between Celtic FC and RSC Anderlecht at Celtic Park on December 5, 2017 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

However, HLN claim that despite retaining an interest in the 22-year-old, the Hammers are not willing to pay (more than) €20 million (£17.6 million) – the amount set by the Belgian club.

He is at the bottom of David Moyes’s wish list, so it remains to be seen whether the Hammers at all make a move for him in January.

Leander Dendoncker of RSC Anderlecht warms up during an Anderlecht training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League match against Celtic at Celtic Park on December 4, 2017 in...

The player wants to force the issue, and he prefers a move to the Premier League. However, Anderlecht are adamant that they will not sell the player, unless any potential club come up with a presentable offer.

The Belgian international has impressed since breaking into Anderlecht’s team, and would considerably improve Moyes’ midfield options.