Anderlecht defensive midfielder Leander Dendoncker is currently not West Ham United’s transfer priority, it has been claimed.

The Hammers have been heavily linked with making a move for Dendoncker this month, with the Premier League outfit even seemingly looking to hold concrete talks with Anderlecht and the player’s agent.




The 22-year-old’s future at Anderlecht was under the scanner last summer as well after Manchester United were credited with showing interest in him.

But he stayed put at Anderlecht, who are believed to be demanding £22m to sell him in the winter transfer window.
 


And according to Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws, although Dendoncker is keen to leave Anderlecht in January, he is presently not West Ham’s priority.

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The Belgium international, who has been scouted by West Ham, has made 27 appearances in all competitions for Anderlecht this season.

Dendoncker’s present contract with Anderlecht runs until the summer of 2021 and it remains to be seen if the London Stadium club decide to change their stance on the player before the closure of the transfer window on 31st January.