According to VoetbalNieuws.be, Anderlecht is preparing an offer for Mihai Lixandru, who is also reportedly on the list of clubs such as Virtus Entella, Rapid Vienna, FC Thun, and FC Luzern. Anderlecht is looking for a new midfielder and considers Lixandru to be a very good opportunity given the €500,000 asking price set by Gigi Becali. However, the club has not yet made a final decision, as there are differing opinions about the player internally. The potential transfer is intensely debated in Belgium, with Lixandru being the subject of both praise and criticism.

Sportsboom reports that Anderlecht is monitoring Mihai Lixandru and that the 24-year-old prefers to stay in Europe despite MLS interest.

Italian journalist Lorenzo Lepore reported that several European clubs, one of which is Anderlecht, have shown interest in Mihai Lixandru. Lepore also claims that multiple clubs have asked for more information regarding Lixandru's situation. Gigi Becali is prepared to allow Mihai Lixandru to leave for a fee of 500,000 euros. Becali stated that any player he wants to leave is able to, that Lixandru wishes to depart, but that a payment of a few hundred thousand, specifically 500,000, is required.

Anderlecht has shown interest in Mihai Lixandru, a 24-year-old Romanian midfielder who has been a key player at FCSB for three seasons, winning two league titles. In the 2025/2026 SuperLiga season, he made 24 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists. Lixandru's versatility is also a valued attribute for the Belgian club, as he can play in central defense, another position they are looking to reinforce. Interest has also come from Italian club Virtus Entella, Rapid Wien, and Swiss clubs FC Thun and FC Luzern. The Swiss teams are reportedly considered to be ahead of the other interested clubs, but no club has yet made a definite step. Lixandru's market value is estimated at 1 million euro by Transfermarkt, and since his contract with FCSB runs until 2029, negotiations would be required for a transfer. In May 2026, reports indicated FCSB's owner would be willing to sell the player for a sum in the hundreds of thousands of Euros.