Union St Gilloise, Anderlecht, Standard Liege pursue striker Tawfik Bentayeb

Union St Gilloise, Anderlecht, and Standard Liege are interested in acquiring Moroccan striker Tawfik Bentayeb from Union Touarga Sport. The 24-year-old played for Union Touarga Sport last season, scoring 14 goals across 49 matches. He has spent the past two years on loan in France, most recently with Troyes, where he netted 20 goals in 31 games, helping the team gain promotion to Ligue 1. Union St Gilloise has reportedly made an offer of €3.5 million for Bentayeb, but Union Touarga Sport values him at approximately €8 million. Bentayeb is inclined to join the Belgian Pro League, with Standard Liege being his favored choice.

• 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Union St Gilloise, Anderlecht and Standard Liege interested in Moroccan striker from Union Touarga Sport