According to the Turkish press, Galatasaray wants to compete for Konstantinos Karetsas and is willing to make a significant financial commitment for the player. It is reported that Genk will want a minimum of 35 million euros for Karetsas, and that this fee does not seem to deter Galatasaray.

Galatasaray is interested in signing 18-year-old Greek-Belgian Genk player Konstantinos Karetsas. According to claims, the club has privately expressed its interest. The Istanbul-based team is reportedly prepared to spend approximately 30 million euros, while it is understood that Genk is seeking a higher fee. It is not clear if Karetsas would consider a transfer to Turkey, as other clubs such as AC Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Ajax, and RB Leipzig have also been previously linked with the midfielder. Karetsas, who has earned 9 caps and scored 3 goals for Greece, joined Genk in January 2024 and is under contract until June 2029. This season, he has provided 10 assists in 27 Jupiler Pro League appearances, and his Transfermarkt market value is €35.00m. Recent reports from March 2026 state that Genk informed interested clubs the price is €45 million. In February 2026, it was reported that AC Milan was willing to offer €25 million.