Bayer Leverkusen sent scouts to observe 18-year-old Greek-Belgian attacking midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas during a match between KRC Genk and FC Basel. Het Laatste Nieuws reported that Leverkusen was one of 23 clubs whose representatives were present. Other teams with scouts at the game included Borussia Dortmund, AS Monaco, AC Milan, and Manchester City. Manchester City has reportedly been following the player for a while.
KRC Genk recently extended Karetsas's contract and ideally wants to keep him for another season, though they anticipate this will be difficult. The club hopes to eventually make him their most expensive transfer ever, seeking a fee that significantly exceeds 30 million euros. Konstantinos Karetsas has earned 9 caps and scored 3 goals for Greece. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €23.00m. In the current 2025/2026 Jupiler Pro League season, he has provided 3 assists in 13 appearances.
