The likelihood of a transfer for Zakaria El Ouahdi, a 24-year-old Moroccan international, is increasing. Although KRC Genk would prefer not to let the right-back leave mid-season, interest from VfB Stuttgart, Crystal Palace, and Everton is reportedly becoming more concrete. These clubs are all said to be keen on signing him this winter. A transfer could happen this month if one of the clubs offers a sufficient fee.
In the current Jupiler Pro League season, he has scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist in 14 appearances. Genk is in a strong negotiating position as El Ouahdi's contract runs until 2028. Transfermarkt estimates his value at 15 million euros. The club signed him from RWDM in September 2023 for a fee reported to be €2.5 million. In July 2025, Wolfsburg reportedly had a €9 million offer rejected. In December 2025, Genk's asking price for interested Premier League clubs was said to be between €10 million and €12 million.
