Benfica is still exploring all possibilities to sign right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi despite a significant gap between their offer and Genk's demands. While Benfica is prepared to offer up to €7 million, Genk is asking for more than €10 million. El Ouahdi has shown interest in playing for Benfica and remains committed to Genk as he waits for a final decision. Genk has stated that they are only willing to negotiate with Benfica until the end of the week. The Belgian club is under no pressure to sell El Ouahdi, having recently transferred goalkeeper Mike Penders to Chelsea for €20 million.

Benfica is interested in signing 22-year-old Zakaria El Ouahdi from Genk. The Belgian club is asking for around €10 million, which could be a sticking point.

The Moroccan international Zakaria El Ouahdi, a 22-year-old right-back from Belgian club Genk, is one of the players being considered by Benfica to strengthen the position. Benfica has shown interest in the player but has not made a formal offer, being aware that the Belgian club is asking for around €10 million for the defender, a value that Benfica's SAD does not want to spend. El Ouahdi, when questioned by the Belgian press about the possibility of leaving, mentioned that he is currently fully focused on Genk. However, he acknowledged that as a footballer, he always wants to take a step forward.

Benfica evaluated Zakaria El Ouahdi as a potential transfer target. Local media reported a bid of €8 million, but Benfica has not made any offer and does not expect to spend that much.

Benfica is exploring the possibility of signing Zakaria El Ouahdi. Johan Boskamp fears that the player might transfer to Benfica, despite Genk's lack of interest in losing him.

Benfica has made a proposal for the right-back from Genk for 8 million euros. Currently, there are no formal advancements from Benfica. El Ouahdi is one of several players being considered by Benfica in the current summer market. He has a contract with Genk until 2027. The transfer is being discussed for around 8 million euros. Genk does not want to let go of the 22-year-old right-back, but El Ouahdi is open to the move, which may force Genk to negotiate.

Belgian media outlets are reporting that Zakaria El Ouahdi, a right-back for Genk, might join Benfica for 8 million euros. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Benfica has already submitted an offer for the player. Although Genk is reluctant to part with the 22-year-old defender, El Ouahdi is keen on a move to Benfica, which could compel the Belgian club to enter negotiations. El Ouahdi, who is currently participating in the Olympic Games, is under contract with Genk until 2027. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri has also mentioned that talks between the Belgian club and Benfica have intensified recently.