João Silva, who is currently with Sport Recife, is expected to leave on loan during this transfer window. Reports suggest that Genk is interested in bringing him back to Belgium, where he previously played for KV Kortrijk. Genk intends to bolster their defense due to a shortage of experienced alternatives to their primary central defenders, Smets and Sadick. The club has already acquired four new players this summer, including the return of Junya Ito. The 26-year-old Portuguese defender, who was a significant figure at KV Kortrijk before moving to Brazil, might depart Sport Recife after only six months, with Genk potentially gaining from his exit. Nonetheless, Genk is facing competition from Spanish clubs Almería and Zaragoza, as well as Portuguese team Famalicão, all of whom are also considering signing Silva. His contract with the Brazilian side is valid until December 2027, and his market value is currently assessed by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m.