Zakaria El Ouahdi, Genk's 24-year-old Moroccan right-back, was observed by scouts at the club's Europa League play-off match at the Cegeka Arena. Representatives from Paris Saint-Germain were present, alongside scouts from numerous other clubs including Manchester City, United, and Borussia Dortmund. The defender, who has one cap for Morocco, has contributed 4 goals and 2 assists in 20 Jupiler Pro League appearances this season. El Ouahdi joined Genk in September 2023 for a reported €2.5 million and has a contract until 2028. His current market value is €15.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Recent reports from February 2026 suggest Genk's asking price for a summer transfer is between €10 million and €15 million.