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Anderlecht ready to rescue Matz Sels from Newcastle United nightmare as goalkeeper seeks return to Belgium

Newcastle United goalkeeper Matz Sels is attracting interest from Anderlecht.

Sport director Herman Van Holsbeeck said: 'He's a good goalkeeper, but a deal will be complicated.'

After making a £5.5m move to Newcastle in early July 2016, the Belgian has struggled to make a positive impact at St James' Park.

Newcastle United keeper Matz Sels is attracting interest from Belgian champions Anderlecht
Newcastle United keeper Matz Sels is attracting interest from Belgian champions Anderlecht
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is looking to strengthen his goalkeeping options this summer
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is looking to strengthen his goalkeeping options this summer

During the 2014-15 season, Sels won the Belgian league title with Gent and the next campaign played Champions League football in the group stages against Valencia, Lyon and Zenit St Petersburg.