KRC Genk have already chosen El Khannouss’ replacement

KRC Genk could start negotiations with Leicester City this weekend regarding Bilal El Khannouss. The two teams are expected to reach an agreement in the coming week. Who will Racing Genk choose to replace the Moroccan playmaker?

Genk negotiating with Leicester City

Leicester City are reportedly looking to place a starting offer of between €18 and €23 million with Genk, which provides a good basis for starting negotiations. The Limburgers may want to get at least €25 million plus bonuses. There is a good chance they will succeed.

However, Racing Genk fans should not expect their club to immediately embark on a major transfer afterwards. Indeed, El Khannouss will be replaced internally, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. The club has great faith in Konstantinos Karetsas.

Karetsas as his replacement

The 16-year-old attacker is considered one of Genk’s greatest talents and the team wants to give him the space he needs to develop. Coach Thorsten Fink is very good at developing young talent and he has given the former RSC Anderlecht player the necessary playing time. Karetsas has already impressed.

Genk are also not playing in European competition, which means they don’t need a very large squad this season. The club hopes to take advantage of this to return to the top level of Belgian football. Will Karetsas be one of the big revelations of this season?