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Anderlecht confirms arrival of Tawfik Bentayeb as Nathan Saliba seeks transfer

RSC Anderlecht has announced the transfer of Tawfik Bentayeb, while Nathan Saliba aims for a move to Villarreal.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Anderlecht confirms arrival of Tawfik Bentayeb as Nathan Saliba seeks transfer — Photo: Sidney.Cortez · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

RSC Anderlecht confirmed the arrival of Tawfik Bentayeb on Friday. The Moroccan forward, who comes from Union Touarga Sportif, has signed a contract for four seasons with the Belgian record champions. The transfer fee is around four million euros, excluding bonuses.

Nathan Saliba, who is currently sanctioned by the club, is interested in a transfer to Villarreal. Anderlecht expects to receive at least 15 million euros for the player if the transfer goes through. Saliba's desire to leave for Villarreal comes amid a busy transfer market.

The transfer market is currently bustling, with various clubs actively signing new players and negotiating existing contracts. Saliba's situation and Bentayeb's arrival are just two examples of this dynamic.

Archive photo: Anderlecht confirms arrival of Tawfik Bentayeb as Nathan Saliba seeks transfer — Archive photoPhoto: Bryan Berlin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

According to multiple sources, it is crucial for Anderlecht to receive the right amount for Saliba while simultaneously looking to strengthen their attack with Bentayeb, who could also be a significant addition to the team.

Coverage surrounding player transfers and specific amounts has become a central theme in current sports news, which closely follows changes in Anderlecht's team composition.

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