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Chelsea Make Move as Man United and Arsenal Step Up Chase for Genk Teen Konstantinos Karetsas

Genk prefer to keep the 18-year-old playmaker under contract to 2029 despite a reported €30–40m clause.

Overview

  • Chelsea have held talks with Konstantinos Karetsas’ representatives as they explore a transfer, according to CaughtOffside and relayed coverage.
  • Manchester United and Arsenal have increased scouting of the Genk midfielder with regular in‑person checks reported.
  • Bayern Munich, Napoli, Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen are monitoring him, with Yahoo also citing interest from Real Madrid and PSG.
  • Reports say Karetsas signed a new deal in November running to 2029 that includes a release clause understood to be around €30–40 million.
  • Genk are described as reluctant sellers who would like to keep him for at least another season, even as interest intensifies ahead of January.