Het Nieuwsblad reports that Dender has reached an agreement with Lierse regarding the transfer of Bo De Kerf. Bo De Kerf will undergo medical tests on Friday, after which the contract can be signed.

According to Het Nieuwsblad, Dender is pursuing Bo De Kerf and wants to acquire the central defender during the winter transfer window. Lierse has rejected the first offers from Dender. Lierse has made a counterproposal, and Dender must now decide whether to continue negotiations. David Van den Broeck stated on January 19, 2026, that Dender must make a new bid to reduce the difference with Lierse's counterproposal.

Gazet van Antwerpen reports that Dender is interested in Bo De Kerf and has made an offer for the 22-year-old defender, but the offer is considered too low.

Dender is interested in signing Lierse central defender Bo De Kerf, but they face competition from Antwerp. Both clubs are monitoring the 22-year-old Belgian defender. A potential move to the Jupiler Pro League could happen for De Kerf during the winter transfer window, though his contract with Lierse runs until 2027. De Kerf joined Lierse in January 2025 and has made 18 appearances, providing 1 assist, in the Challenger Pro League this season. His current market value is €600k, according to Transfermarkt.