Olympique Lyonnais is one of several clubs monitoring KRC Genk's 24-year-old right-back, Zakaria El Ouahdi, with a transfer in the upcoming summer seen as likely. The Moroccan international has reportedly attracted interest for three consecutive transfer windows. Olympique Marseille is also monitoring the player. PSV has shown interest, and their sporting director, Ernest Stewart, scouted El Ouahdi as a potential replacement for Sergino Dest. It has been suggested that Genk is seeking a fee between 10 and 15 million euros for the defender. El Ouahdi is under contract until mid-2028. In the 2025/2026 Jupiler Pro League season, El Ouahdi has made 20 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists. Genk signed the player from RWDM in September 2023 for a reported €2.5 million and has previously demanded fees of at least €10-12 million from clubs like Benfica, Wolfsburg, and Rennes in past transfer windows.