Liverpool's Taiwo Awoniyi poised to join Anderlecht for another loan spell next season

LIVERPOOL loanee and Super eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi looks poised to join Belgian giants Anderlecht at the end of the season after his impressive displays for fellow Belgian side Mouscron during the current campaign.

A member of Nigeria's U17 World Cup winning squad in 2013, Awoniyi, 20, was signed by Liverpool on August 31 2015 and has since been sent out on loans to several clubs. This season, the lanky striker is Mouscron’s top scorer with 10 goals in all competitions and his form which has already earned him fresh terms at his parent club Liverpool, has led to interest in his services from top clubs especially clubs in Belgium.

Still hopeful of making Nigeria's 2018 World Cup squad, Awoniyi is a good targetman who holds the ball up well and can be relied up to serve the team with his back to goal. Liverpool are open to the idea of Awoniyi heading out on another loan spell next season but they would prefer him to join a club campaigning in the Uefa Champions League or even the Europa League.

Anderlecht have already made enquiries about having him on loan next season with fellow Belgian side Club Brugge also pushing to loan him next season. It is believed that Awoniyi will likely prefer to remain in Belgium to continue his career growth.

Meanwhile, Mainz 05 and Super Eagles central defender Leon Balogun is closing in on a summer move with his contract set to expire in the coming days and no talks about an extension. Balogun is in the final year of his three years deal with Mainz 05 and his form especially for the senior national team of Nigeria has provoked interest in his services from some clubs across Europe.

At the moment, Schalke 04 are the favourite to clinch his signature on a free transfer after a failed move to sign him last season. Schalke 04 are pushing for a spot in next season's Uefa Champions League and the clubs views the 29 year old Balogun as a bargain signing as he will come for free.

Talks will reportedly get underway after the end of the current German Bundesliga season where Balogun has played just 13 games, with many suggesting his contractual situation led to the decision to play him less. Balogun is considered the rock of the Super Eagles defence, where he has forged a great partnership with William Ekong in the heart of the back four.