According to Marca, Genoa showed interest in signing Cédric Bakambu in recent days. For personal reasons, Bakambu preferred not to leave in this market and will complete his contract with Betis, which expires on June 30.

Genoa has targeted Real Betis's Cedric Bakambu to strengthen their attack. According to Sky Sport, talks between the clubs are underway, but the operation is not yet near completion. Cedric Bakambu's final approval is still pending, as he has not yet decided on the Italian destination. Genoa's management is working to reach a full agreement and finalize the deal.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Cedric Bakambu has offers from Genoa. Real Betis would prefer for Bakambu to transfer to Genoa, as the club would pay a transfer fee that would allow Betis to cover the pending amortization. Bakambu is currently reluctant to move.

Cédric Bakambu is the main candidate to leave Real Betis, as the club intends to sell players before strengthening its attack. While Oviedo, Alavés, and Pisa have all shown interest in the 34-year-old DR Congo international, Genoa is the most likely to acquire him. Negotiations are not yet closed, with twelve days still remaining in the transfer window. The centre-forward, who has scored one goal in seven league appearances this season, has a contract with Betis until June 2026 and has 66 caps and 21 goals for his country. Reports from January 2026 suggested Real Betis would be satisfied with a free transfer if an acquiring club covers the remainder of his salary, which is a significant drop from the €3 million they paid to Galatasaray in February 2024. His market value is currently €1.40m, according to Transfermarkt.