Borussia Dortmund is keen on Konstantinos Karetsas. The negotiations with KRC Genk have proven complicated so far. The BVB leadership is now apparently planning to take the next step.

According to Sky, Borussia Dortmund's decision-makers want to travel to Belgium this week to intensify their pursuit of Karetsas. The BVB has reportedly already reached a "basic agreement" with the attacking midfielder. The player's side appears to prefer a move to Westphalia.

KRC Genk is aware of the significant interest in their 18-year-old prospect. The Belgian club is reportedly demanding a fixed fee of around 35 million euros for Karetsas. As a complete package, the club apparently has aspirations of 40 million euros. According to Sky, the BVB's most recent offer of "slightly under 30 million euros" was rejected.

The Dortmund leadership wants to advance their efforts with a trip to Genk. The BVB flies to Japan on Sunday as part of their season preparation. Ideally, the desired transfer should be finalized before then. Karetsas is planned at Borussia Dortmund as a successor to Julian Brandt.

Complicated BVB mission

The Greek international reportedly has another option with AC Milan. Borussia Dortmund apparently holds the better cards, provided Genk cooperates.

Dimitri De Condé, technical director at the Belgian top-flight club, recently stated in an interview with voetbalkrant.com that it is clear Karetsas is a player in whom major clubs are interested. However, he emphasized that they also have their own position, which is primarily about values. He noted that they know what they have in him, and he has also committed to them long-term.

De Condé added that Karetsas remains under contract until June 30, 2029. He stated they will see what they can achieve by the end of the transfer window. He explained that every club, and especially every top club, has its own requirements and certain limits. He concluded that it is far too early to say where Karetsas' future lies. The Dortmund transfer mission is not straightforward.