Representatives from Borussia Dortmund were present at Genk's Europa League play-off match to monitor 22-year-old Belgian centre-back Matte Smets. The Belgian outlet Sporza reported that scouts from numerous other clubs, including PSG, Manchester City, and United, were also in attendance. Smets has a contract with Genk until 2028, and the club reportedly rejected two bids from VfL Wolfsburg in February 2026.