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Dortmund‑Genk transfer stalemate persists

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Borussia Dortmund’s pursuit of bid for 18‑year‑old Greek Greek‑Belgian midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas remains deadlocked. In July 2024 the club’s German club offered €35 million offer and verbal personal‑terms agreement were rebuffed by with personal terms, but KRC Genk, which Genk set a fixed price of €35 million rising to €40 million with bonuses and a 20 % sell‑on clause. Dortmund’s counter of €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses was deemed insufficient, rejected, leaving the transfer uncertain deal unresolved ahead of Dortmund’s pre‑season camp in Japan. camp. Two years later, in July 2026, Dortmund renewed its effort. Reports from July 2026 indicate the German side has effort, again offered proposing just over €30 million, while million. Genk continues continued to demand a package that could reach €40 million, including bonuses and a resale clause. Sporting director Ole Book confirmed a new fresh round of negotiations scheduled for early next week and that Dortmund officials will would travel to Belgium—rather Belgium – rather than Japan—to Japan – to press the deal. offer. The club also aims seeks to complete a second offensive signing, Said El Mala. The latest update on On 25 July 2026 shows Dortmund intensifying intensified talks, with presenting a €30 million bid plus a €5 million bonus on the table. bonus. Karetsas has reportedly consented to the move, gave consent, but Genk, whose contract with him runs until to 2029, remains firm and retains the option to keep can retain the player for another season if financial terms are not met. Competing interest from AC Milan continues to hover, but retains interest, and Turkish side Galatasaray has entered the fee gap persists race, citing a €35 million fee. Negotiations continue as the transfer window narrows.

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  3. 2026-07-26 15:59 UTC Dortmund‑Genk transfer stalemate persists

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