Julien Duranville Transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Anderlecht
Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Julien Duranville, who was associated with a potential return to Anderlecht, has made a final decision to join Basel.
Although it was considered that Anderlecht would bring Julien Duranville back on loan, with those rumours being downplayed from Neerpede, Sky Sports Germany reports that the club has definitively withdrawn its interest. Anderlecht is no longer pursuing Julien Duranville.
Borussia Dortmund is considering a possible return of Julien Duranville to Anderlecht. When questioned about this possibility, Anderlecht's coach Besnik Hasi stated that he does not know Julien and is therefore unaware of his current situation. He added that Duranville is linked to Anderlecht because it is his home, which is normal, but that he would always welcome a good player.
Julien Duranville has been linked for some time with a return to Anderlecht. Sacha Tavolieri reports that Anderlecht told him a return of Julien Duranville to the club this winter is not being considered. Anderlecht is not interested in loaning players, especially if no purchase option can be included. Sacha Tavolieri states that RSC Anderlecht has formally denied the possibility of Julien Duranville joining the club on loan from Borussia Dortmund this winter.
Anderlecht wants to loan Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund is open to the player departing, possibly temporarily. Sebastian Kehl states that a solution is being sought for the player, that he is in talks, and that there is nothing to report yet. RTBF reports that Anderlecht's interest in the player is very concrete.
According to Patrick Berger of Sky Sports, Julien Duranville is with Dortmund for a training camp in Spain but is mainly being prepared for a transfer and is following an individual schedule to avoid injury setbacks. Berger also reports that two clubs have concrete interest, but does not name them. Sport1 reports that Anderlecht is targeting a loan move for Duranville, who wants to leave Borussia Dortmund on loan in January to gain playing time.
According to Sport1, Anderlecht is interested in the return of Julien Duranville, and talks with Borussia Dortmund about a loan deal are already ongoing. It is also reported that at least two other clubs are interested in Julien Duranville.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Julien Duranville may leave Borussia Dortmund. The player wants to go to the World Cup and will therefore have to look for another club this winter transfer window. He does not have a good relationship with the coach, who also openly criticized him. RSC Anderlecht inquired about Duranville in the summer and may try again in January.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, a return of Julien Duranville to Anderlecht was suggested, but the club is not in favour of loaning him. This is because they are seeking reinforcements who can contribute immediately and remain with them for more than half a year.
RSC Anderlecht is interested in Julien Duranville.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, the likelihood of Julien Duranville's departure from Borussia Dortmund is increasing.
Following speculation in Belgian media that RSC Anderlecht wanted Julien Duranville to return in January, transfer insider Sacha Tavolieri reports that the club has different intentions. According to Tavolieri, Anderlecht has not taken any steps for a possible signing so far.
Anderlecht had previously attempted to re-sign 19-year-old winger Julien Duranville in the summer, but an injury to the player halted the move. The young Belgian U21 international is now fit, and the club may make a renewed effort to loan him from Dortmund in the upcoming January transfer window. Duranville joined the German club in January 2023 and has made one appearance in the Regionalliga West this season. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated to be €8.50m. Borussia Mönchengladbach have also been linked with the player.
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