Thanks to a 3-5 win in Genk, Club Brugge can end the year with their heads held high. Nevertheless, there is work to be done at the winter mercato to realize the ambitions in 2026, something the board says it realizes. There are several targets on the wish list in Westkapelle, including a new goalkeeper.
Ivan Leko once again confirmed that as far as he is concerned there is no need for an extra striker, although the coach might not say ‘no’ to an extra alternative at the backs. At first, however, the cup winner seems to be able to use an alternative slightly higher on the flank. Both with a view to the short and slightly longer term.
In that respect, a goalkeeper does not seem to be an unnecessary luxury. Not only will Simon Mignolet’s expiring contract probably not be extended, but the piece of furniture has been in the infirmary more often than he would like lately. He is currently accompanied there by his backup Nordin Jackers, who has often been preferred before.
Since he made a few mistakes, it is suggested here and there that Blauw-Zwart has doubts about the plan to make him number one later. Third goalkeeper Dani van den Heuvel is doing well now, but he is also in the last months of his contract and does not seem ready to claim a permanent starting place.
Although both Mignolet and Jackers will normally be ready for battle again after the New Year, the competition between the posts can certainly be tightened up. According to the Spanish sports newspaper, this vacancy is to be filled AS in any case none other than Stole Dimitrievski in the picture. The 32-year-old Macedonian is sidetracked at Valencia.
Dimitrievski’s agent is therefore listening to offers from possible candidates, including Club Brugge. Although there are privateers on the coast, including Bournemouth and Genoa. Since he can leave for free next summer, they also consider the 85-time international as a cheap opportunity in January. To be continued.
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