West Ham’s pursuit of Leander Dendoncker in January was well documented but it seems they will face competition for his signature from Liverpool in the summer.
According to a report from Italian news outlet TMW, the Reds have identified Dendoncker as a target ahead of the summer transfer window and could make a move.
Dendoncker has, for the last few seasons, been a hugely impressive player for Anderlecht and has continued to impress for the Pro League outfit.
The young Belgian has been cited as a potential replacement for Emre Can at Anfield, with the German set to move on at his contract’s expiration. A move for Dendoncker could be appealing for Jurgen Klopp given his ability to play both in central midfield and in central defence.
Dendoncker was understood to have been keen on a move to the Premier League in January, as West Ham made efforts to land him. However, it seems Liverpool have now joined the race for the 22-year-old.
The Hammers may be forced into moving for a holding midfielder in the summer, with Joao Mario’s future beyond his loan spell at the club looking somewhat ominous.
Any move for Dendoncker, however, could be down to whether or not West Ham are playing Premier League football next term.
