Leeds United are part of the intensifying competition for Genk's 18-year-old Greek midfielder, Konstantinos Karetsas. Leeds are among several English clubs, including City Football Group, Brighton, and Brentford, that have carried out detailed checks on the player in recent months. The interest from Premier League clubs is reportedly growing, and Chelsea's ownership group, BlueCo, is also pursuing the player. Other clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Marseille have also been tracking Karetsas. It is indicated that the player is expected to leave Belgium this summer. Karetsas has 10 caps and 3 goals for Greece. He joined Genk in January 2024 and his contract runs until June 2029. His current Transfermarkt market value is €35.00m.