Justin Heekeren, a 25-year-old German goalkeeper, is a significant option to become the backup to Colin Coosemans at Anderlecht, where the intention is for him to succeed Mads Kikkenborg. He is currently the reserve goalkeeper at Schalke 04, having joined the club in July 2022, and has previously worked with Anderlecht's goalkeeper coach, Justin Verlinden, at Patro Eisden. Heekeren's contract will expire at the end of the season, and he is looking for a new challenge. His potential arrival coincides with reports that Coosemans is not against a departure. According to Romain Van der Pluym, Justin Heekeren is a target to be the backup for Coosemans, and Van der Pluym confirms Heekeren is currently the number 2 at Schalke 04. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €500k.