Racing Genk demands €15 million for Aaron Bibout, six‑goal striker

Racing Genk has set a €15 million price tag for 21‑year‑old striker Aaron Bibout, who has netted six goals for the Belgian side’s first team this season. The club, which signed him from Sweden’s Vasteras last summer, is prepared to keep him until his contract expires in June 2029. Trabzonspor is reported to be the leading suitor for Bibout, with Turkish media Takagazete indicating that negotiations have already begun and that the Turkish club views the deal as costly. The same source notes a high probability that Felipe Augusto could depart Trabzonspor, prompting the need for a replacement. Bibout arrived at Racing Genk in the previous summer after leaving Vasteras, a move that cost the Limburg club roughly €2.2 million. At the time, Transfermarkt valued the Cameroonian forward at about €500 000. A year later, Transfermarkt lists Bibout’s market value at €3.5 million, yet Genk is aiming for a substantially higher fee, as highlighted by the Turkish press. The club believes its asking price reflects the player’s development and potential. Genk also points to other assets such as Konstantinos Karetsas and Zakaria El Ouahdi, who could generate significant compensation if sold. These options give the Belgian side leverage in the Bibout negotiations. In the Challenger Pro League, Bibout recorded ten goals in sixteen appearances, attracting attention from clubs including Chelsea, Lille, Strasbourg and Saint‑Étienne. Their scouting reports underline his growing reputation beyond Belgium. Genk maintains that a sale is not mandatory and expects other clubs to bid for Bibout. Unless an offer meets the €15 million demand, the striker is likely to remain in Limburg for the foreseeable future.