Anderlecht readies squad for Europa League tie with Hammarby amid transfer pursuit

RSC Anderlecht will meet Swedish side Hammarby in the second qualifying round of the Europa League on Thursday. The Belgian club, now under new coach Vítor Bruno, faces a challenging opponent that has won three consecutive league games and boasts a strong fan base. Former Anderlecht icon Pär Zetterberg warned that the match will be difficult, especially on Hammarby’s artificial‑turf home, while Hammarby coach Henrik Rydström said his team is prepared to counter Anderlecht’s speed and tactical savvy.

Off the field, Anderlecht is actively looking to strengthen its attack. The club has a proposal worth up to €10 million for Swedish winger Alieu Njie, although Torino expects €13‑15 million. Anderlecht is also in talks for Romanian forward Stefan Baiaram, having offered €4 million but likely needing more than €5 million to secure the player. These moves would represent record‑high spending for the Belgian side, which has limited financial resources compared with Europe’s elite clubs.