Another move: BVB's Karetsas coup edges closer | OneFootball

Karim Adeyemi is on the verge of a move to FC Barcelona, while Julian Brandt is no longer part of Borussia Dortmund’s squad after his contract expired in the summer. Reinforcements are needed in attack, and a transfer coup is slowly drawing closer.

The player in question is Konstantinos Karetsas, who currently plays for KRC Genk. The Greek wants to move to Dortmund, as several media outlets have now consistently reported. Karetsas has a lot to offer and is considered an absolute top talent, but the overall package would also cost more than €30 million.

And that is a factor Dortmund must examine closely. The money is there, but one player alone will not be enough. That is why a possible transfer is currently only moving forward step by step.

BVB takes a step toward a Karetsas deal

For the Black and Yellows, the priority now is to maintain contact with the player’s camp and to gradually but surely enter serious negotiations with KRC Genk. The last offer was still not enough; Genk want more money and, above all, a higher upfront payment.

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According to Italian transfer expert Nico Schira, a deal is getting closer and closer. He also says that BVB and the player’s camp have already reached an agreement in principle. In addition, the transfer is becoming more likely. The fact that the player’s camp views BVB as the priority is definitely a major advantage.

However, depending on how much longer BVB continue negotiating, there is a possibility that other clubs could hijack the deal. Karetsas has many admirers because, at just 18 years old, the Greek is already performing at a very consistent level. So Dortmund can still remain calm for now, but they also need to clearly signal to the Belgians that they are ready to move toward KRC Genk.

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