Hamburger SV have made unsuccessful attempts to pry Zakaria El Ouahdi away from KRC Genk during this summer transfer window. The German club submitted two official bids for the Moroccan international, but both were swiftly rejected by the Belgian club's hierarchy.
El Ouahdi, who currently plays as a right-back for KRC Genk, has seen his stock rise following his recent performances. Hamburger SV hoped to add the defender to their squad this summer and firmed up their interest with two consecutive offers.
However, KRC Genk immediately dismissed the German proposals. The Belgian club deemed Hamburger SV's offers too low to even consider a transfer for the Moroccan international.
By rejecting these bids, Genk have sent a clear message. The club is unwilling to let El Ouahdi leave easily and is demanding a transfer fee that reflects the right-back's true value. For now, the Moroccan remains a Genk player.