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title: "West Ham launch enquiry to sign Leander Dendoncker"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Oliver"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2018-01-08T12:20:50Z"
modified: "2018-01-08T12:20:50Z"
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# West Ham launch enquiry to sign Leander Dendoncker

Much of West Ham’s January transfer window will be spent trying to recruit a quality central midfielder and David Moyes has reportedly made a move to sign one of the best young talents in Belgian football.

According to [DHnet](https://www.dhnet.be/sports/football/division-1a/anderlecht/west-ham-s-informe-pour-dendoncker-5a525cb5cd7083db8b6f2c85#.WlNPrKssj5U.twitter), West Ham have made an enquiry to sign Anderlecht’s Leander Dendoncker this month to solve their defensive midfield problems.

The 22-year-old came through the ranks with Anderlecht and made his debut in the 2013/14 season before establishing himself as a first-team regular for the Pro League outfit.

![Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2018/01/620909118.jpg)

Dendoncker has caught the eye for Anderlecht in the last 18 months or so, netting against Manchester United in the Europa League last season and has also been linked with a move to United along with Everton.

Under contract until 2021, the Belgium international is refusing to sign a new deal with Anderlecht as he hopes to complete a big money transfer in the summer but West Ham will make an attempt to get him on board in January.