- 20 Dec 2024
Euro 2024: Four Belgium stars who could move this summer
Belgium qualified for Euro 2024 with an utter dominant display. The side topped Group F with an impressive 20 points from eight matches, remaining undefeated throughout the qualifiers.
Under former head coach Domenico Tedesco, the team netted 22 goals and only conceded four in the preliminary stages. But now the real test begins.
Their Golden Generation has been and gone and it’s very much a transitional period for the Red Devils.
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With young players breaking through and veterans searching for a club to spend their twilight years, we take a look at some of the player who could be set to leave to a new side in the summer transfer window.
Johan Bakayoko
Johan Bakayoko continued to impress last season for PSV Eindhoven. The winger is reportedly on the radar of new Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, who is preparing to fund his first signings of the summer. The Reds are looking for the ultimate successor for Mohamed Salah, who could leave if not this summer but the next one when his contract is up.
The 21-year-old Bakayoko scored 14 goals as well as 14 assists for PSV last term, and could well be on the move following such glowing form.
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku is forever being linked to clubs in Serie A. Still a contracted Chelsea player, the striker spent last season on loan with AS Roma.
The latest club is Napoli, who have reportedly been in contact with the Blues about a possible move for the former Manchester United striker.
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Lukaku has a good relationship with Partenopei coach Antonio Conte, having won the Scudetto together during their time at Inter. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the two have stayed in constant contact ever since then.
With Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis possibly selling Victor Osimhen this summer, there could be a vacancy for the No.9 position.
Amadou Onana
Amadou Onana has been extensively linked with a move away from cash-strapped Everton. Man Utd and Arsenal are among those thought to be monitoring the towering midfielder, though such links have dried up in recent weeks.
A stellar campaign for Belgium could be the turning point, however. The 21-year-old is contracted to Goodison Park until 2027 and it’s been previously reported that around £50m would be enough.
Maxim De Cuyper
Maxim De Cuyper is quitely making a name for himself at Club Brugge - and a solid Euro 2024 will propel him into the spotlight still further. In April it was reported that Liverpool's scouts attended Europa Conference League first leg between his club and PAOK.
De Cuyper was exceptional for the Belgian club last season from the left-back position. The 23-year-old is even capable at right-back and left midfield, offering a high degree of versatility that most clubs will surely be keen on.