Shoot Scout: Everton target Leander Dendoncker

Here at Shoot! we’ve always a watchful eye on the ever-changing transfer rumour mill as we look to keep you abreast of all the top talents linked with your clubs. This time around we’re fixing our gaze on a man fancied by Everton boss Ronald Koeman.

Upon arriving at Goodison Park the former Southampton boss was promised untold riches with which he could play in the the transfer market and, it is fair to say, we are yet to see that happen.

However, the Dutchman is looking to spend this summer and, according to reports from The Sun, has been sending scouts to watch a top talent in Belgium.

Leander Dendoncker, rated at about £12m, has been a key man for Anderlecht this season and, whilst teammate Youri Tielemans takes all the headlines, has played a crucial role in their title push.

Koeman is supposedly looking into the 22-year-old as a long-term successor to Toffees’ midfielder Gareth Barry. So, with that in mind, we sent our very own scouts from Shoot! Towers to take a look. Here is what they came back with…