Scouts from Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford, both Premier League clubs, watched KV Mechelen's 17-year-old Moroccan-Belgian left-back Moncef Zekri during a match against Anderlecht last weekend. It is reported that the two English clubs intend to meet with Zekri's entourage in the coming weeks to present their sporting projects. The availability of playing time is considered a decisive factor for the player. A year ago, before he signed his professional contract, Ajax and Bayer Leverkusen were also interested in Zekri. KV Mechelen is in a strong negotiating position, as Zekri's current contract runs until 2028 and Transfermarkt estimates his value at 4 million euros. The defender has made 16 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League this season and has 20 caps for Morocco's U17 team.