Dortmund pushes hard while Genk holds firm on Karetsas deal

Dortmund is pressing forward with a heavy bid for the 18‑year‑old Konstantinos Karetsas, while Genk remains steadfast, demanding a higher price for the same talent. The contrast highlights a classic buyer‑seller standoff in European football transfers.

Vandaag om 13:04 the report noted that Borussia Dortmund allegedly tabled an offer of more than €30 million on Tuesday. The German club is said to be willing to add possible variables, such as a future resale percentage, to reach just over the €30 million mark.

The Limburgers, however, are reported to be aiming for at least €35 million for the youngster. According to the source, Genk’s valuation reflects their belief in Karetsas’s potential and their desire to secure a sizable return.

Dortmund’s improved proposal, as described by Sky Sport, includes those variables and nudges the total to just above the €30 million threshold. The club appears ready to sweeten the deal without matching Genk’s €35 million ask.

Karetsas already has a personal agreement with Borussia Dortmund, and the player has signed a contract that runs until 2031. This personal deal gives Dortmund a clear advantage in negotiations, according to the German branch of Sky Sport.

Volgens de Duitse tak van Sky Sport, the talks between Die Borussen and KRC Genk are moving in the right direction, yet no final agreement has been reached. The source emphasized that the ball now sits in Genk’s camp.

If the Greek‑born talent does move to Germany, he could become the most expensive outgoing transfer in KRC Genk’s history, overtaking Tolu Arokodare’s €26 million move to Wolverhampton last season.

The juxtaposition of Dortmund’s willingness to increase its offer and Genk’s firm price demand underscores a negotiation that could reshape the club’s transfer record, while also testing the resolve of both parties.