Anderlecht have expressed a strong interest in signing Arsenal centre-back Omar Rekik, with the Belgian club pushing to bring the 23-year-old to Brussels in the upcoming transfer window.
Rekik, who remains under contract at Arsenal until 2027, has caught the eye of Anderlecht’s scouting department due to his adaptability and untapped potential.
The club is believed to see him as a promising addition to bolster their defensive options ahead of next season.
Recent discussions between the player’s representatives and Anderlecht officials are understood to have taken place in Maribor, Slovenia.
While no formal agreement has been reached, both parties are reportedly keen to pursue a deal that could see Rekik revive his career away from North London.
Anderlecht are preparing a bid in the region of €1.5 million for the Tunisia international. While that figure falls short of the kind of sums typically involved in Premier League transfers, it reflects the Belgian side’s belief that Rekik represents both value and promise.
Rekik’s time at Arsenal has been marked more by potential than by appearances. Having joined the club in January 2021 from Hertha Berlin, he is yet to make a competitive first-team appearance for the Gunners.
Instead, his development has largely come through loan spells and appearances at youth level.
The defender spent time on loan with Sparta Rotterdam and Wigan Athletic, gaining experience but struggling to find consistent form or a long-term home.
A move to Belgium’s top division could offer Rekik the regular first-team football he has been seeking — and the platform to re-establish himself as a key player for both club and country.
Anderlecht, who finished third in the Jupiler Pro League this season, are looking to strengthen across the back line, and Rekik is believed to be high on their shortlist of defensive targets.
His ability to operate both as a central defender and as a holding midfielder gives manager Brian Riemer additional flexibility within his squad.
Though Arsenal have invested heavily in their defensive ranks over recent seasons, Rekik’s pathway to Mikel Arteta’s senior side remains blocked by the presence of established internationals.
With limited chances in North London and a long-term contract that still holds value, a transfer appears to be a logical next step for all parties involved.
No final decision has yet been made, but negotiations are expected to continue in the coming weeks as Anderlecht look to finalise their summer transfer plans.
The Belgian side are hoping to wrap up the deal early in the window to allow Rekik time to integrate into their squad before pre-season preparations begin.
For Rekik, the potential switch offers more than just a change of scenery. It represents an opportunity to reignite a career that has, until now, struggled to gain momentum — and a chance to prove the promise that once saw him courted by top European academies.
Whether the move materialises or not, the interest from Anderlecht signals that Rekik’s name still carries weight on the continent — and that a new chapter may be just around the corner.
