VfL Wolfsburg is mentioned as one of several clubs interested in FC Utrecht left-back Souffian El Karouani, a 25-year-old Moroccan international, who is hoping to make a transfer this winter as his contract is expiring. Other interested parties reportedly include West Ham United, Leeds United, and FC Porto, while Fenerbahçe has submitted an official bid for the player. El Karouani, who has 5 caps for his country, has 2 goals and 9 assists in 16 Eredivisie matches this season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €15.00m. In January 2025, a reported €8 million bid from Hoffenheim was rejected, while Utrecht's asking price during the summer was reportedly between €7 million and €12 million.