KV Mechelen is set to sell Moncef Zekri to Sporting CP, while Mike Eerdhuijzen is linked with a move to the club. The 17-year-old left-back Zekri is set to travel to Lisbon on Friday for his medical with Sporting CP.
What's happening with Zekri?
According to Het Nieuwsblad, the final agreements between KV Mechelen and the Portuguese top club have been made. Sporting CP is putting 3.5 million euros on the table for the young defender.
How about Eerdhuijzen?
Mike Eerdhuijzen is the intended reinforcement for KV Mechelen. The 26-year-old Dutchman is currently still under contract with FC Utrecht, where he started the season as a starter. The arrival of Eerdhuijzen is almost complete.
What does this mean for KV Mechelen?
KV Mechelen started the season with one point from two games, but fought back from a double deficit against Standard. The team is currently 14th in the Jupiler Pro League, with 1 point from 2 games, and has a goal difference of -2. The next match is against Anderlecht on February 13, 2027. The transfers of Zekri and Eerdhuijzen can have a major impact on the rest of KV Mechelen's season. With 3 goals scored and 5 conceded, the club must focus on strengthening the defense. The arrival of Eerdhuijzen can be a good solution for the injury concerns surrounding Leo Hjelde. The club must now quickly look at the possibilities to strengthen the defense before it's too late. KV Mechelen still has a lot of work to do on the transfer market, but the arrival of Eerdhuijzen and the departure of Zekri can be a good start for the rest of the season.
