Borussia Dortmund intensifies bid for Konstantinos Karetsas

Konstantinos Karetsas Borussia Dortmund KRC Genk transfer fee Belgium negotiations

Borussia Dortmund is negotiating with Belgian club KRC Genk to sign 18‑year‑old Greek international midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas. Genk has set a price tag of €35‑40 million, while Dortmund has offered roughly €30 million plus performance bonuses and a sell‑on clause. Dortmund officials, including sporting director Ole Book, are scheduled to travel to Belgium early next week for face‑to‑face talks to try to close the deal within days.

Karetsas, who has 49 appearances for Genk last season with three goals and 14 assists, is contractually tied to the Belgian side until June 2029 and is valued at about €35 million on the market. Galatasaray has also placed the player on its transfer watchlist but has not yet submitted a formal offer. Dortmund’s aim is to complete the transfer within the coming week, despite a pre‑season camp in Japan that delayed earlier negotiations.

Entities

Borussia Dortmund · Galatasaray · Galatasaray SK · KRC Genk · Konstantinos Karetsas · Ole Book

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] AC Milan’s interest in Karetsas depends on Rafael Leão’s departure. www.voetbalkrant.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Dortmund has offered just over €30 million plus bonuses for the player. bvbwld.de · www.gazzetta.gr · www.novasports.gr · www.voetbalkrant.com
[● 9 SOURCES] Genk is demanding a total package of €35‑40 million for Karetsas. bvbwld.de · www.gazzetta.gr · www.novasports.gr · www.voetbalkrant.com · www.takvim.com.tr · +4 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Karetsas has given his consent to join Borussia Dortmund. bvbwld.de · www.gazzetta.gr · www.novasports.gr · www.voetbalkrant.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sporting director Ole Book said Dortmund wants two offensive signings: Karetsas and Said El Mala. bvbwld.de · www.voetbalkrant.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The transfer window closes at the end of the mercato period. bvbwld.de · www.gazzetta.gr · www.novasports.gr · www.voetbalkrant.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Dortmund officials will travel to Belgium next week to advance the negotiations. www.gazzetta.gr · www.novasports.gr
[● 9 SOURCES] Borussia Dortmund is negotiating to acquire Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk. bvbwld.de · www.gazzetta.gr · www.novasports.gr · www.voetbalkrant.com · www.takvim.com.tr · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] He has earned 10 caps for the Greece national team, scoring three goals and one assist. www.sportal.gr · filathlos.gr · sport-fm.com.cy
[● 3 SOURCES] Dortmund’s pre‑season camp in Japan caused a delay, leading staff to remain in Europe for negotiations. www.sportal.gr · filathlos.gr · sport-fm.com.cy
[● 3 SOURCES] Konstantinos Karetsas’ market value is estimated at €35 million. www.sportal.gr · filathlos.gr · sport-fm.com.cy
[● 3 SOURCES] Dortmund aims to complete the transfer within the next week. sport-fm.com.cy · bvbwld.de · www.voetbalkrant.com