Scouts from Manchester United, PSG, Manchester City, and Borussia Dortmund were among representatives from numerous European clubs present at the Cegeka Arena for Genk's Europa League play-off match. According to Belgian sources, one of the players being monitored was Genk's 21-year-old Ecuadorian left-back, Yaimar Medina, who came on as a substitute in the second half. Medina joined Genk in January 2025 for a reported fee of €5.0 million and has a contract until June 2029. He has four caps for Ecuador and has made 20 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League this season, providing one assist. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m.