Former Belgian Jupiler Pro League champions Anderlecht have been eyeing a Super Eagles hopeful, but they have now been informed that it will cost them more than €3.25 million (₦5.85 billion), Soccernet.ng reports.
Anderlecht have been monitoring Nigerian defensive midfielder Anthony Dennis, who is on the books of Turkish Super Lig club Goztepe, for some months, and they have tendered their first bid.
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According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri on X, Anderlecht tendered their first bid on Monday. They offered Goztepe €3.25 million for the 21-year-old midfielder, but the Turkish club have rejected the offer.
❌ Göztepe rejected €3,25M bid for Anthony Dennis from #RSCA. #mercato
More to follow. #Süperlig #JPL https://t.co/GhCtQtfYpv pic.twitter.com/D3q1Pt6cBO— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) June 24, 2025
Dennis is valued at €4 million on Transfermarkt, but Goztepe would surely want higher before they let him leave. As such, they are prepared to hold out for a bigger fee.
Moreover, the 21-year-old midfielder has attracted interest from the English Premier League, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.
Who is Super Eagles hopeful Anthony Dennis?
Anthony Dennis is currently on the books of Turkish club Goztepe. The Super Eagles hopeful joined the club as a teen in 2019, and he has grown to become a regular for the club since then.
Last season, Dennis was instrumental for Goztepe, featuring in 32 Super Lig games. He earned a reputation as a intelligent defensive midfielder with the energy and doggedness to cover every blade of grass.
His brilliance in the Super Lig even earned him a place in Nigeria’s provisional list for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in March. But he did not make the final cut.
He is touted as a potential replacement for Wilfred Ndidi in the Super Eagles. If Dennis continues to improve at his current rate, he could become an important player for Nigeria in a few years.