Genk is reportedly on the verge of acquiring Rui Modesto from Udinese, as the player is looking for more playing time and is willing to leave his current club. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Genk appears to have the best chance of securing his services, despite interest from other Belgian clubs and Turkish teams such as Karagümrük and Gaziantep. It is noted that Modesto had previously turned down an offer from Rakow in Poland. The Angolan international, who is versatile enough to play as a right-back or further up the flank, has found limited opportunities at Udinese, mostly appearing as a substitute in 23 matches since his transfer from AIK in Sweden for 2 million euros a year ago. Although Genk is contemplating a loan deal, they already have strong right-back options with El Ouahdi and Nkuba. Due to the timing, Modesto would not be eligible for Europa League registration, suggesting that his primary role might be to provide depth for domestic competitions.