AA Gent expressed interest in Abdullah Iqbal, a 23-year-old Danish-Pakistani central defender from Swedish champions Mjällby who also captains the Pakistani national team. However, the club may not sign the player due to significant competition. Kasimpasa is actively pursuing Iqbal and has made a $1 million bid for him. Ferencvaros and Columbus Crew are also competing to sign him, making it increasingly difficult for Gent to secure the defender. Iqbal, who has 19 caps for Pakistan, joined Mjällby in August 2024 and has a contract until the end of 2028; his current market value is €2.00m, according to Transfermarkt.