Feyenoord in the Netherlands, where Hwang In-beom (28) plays, attempted to acquire South Korean national team striker Oh Hyeon-kyu (24, Genk), but the effort was unsuccessful.
Belgian media HLN reported on the 24th (Korea time) that "Feyenoord offered €10 million (about 16 billion won) to Genk to bring Oh Hyeon-kyu, but Genk rejected the offer."
Oh Hyeon-kyu entered the Belgian league last summer after leaving Scottish side Celtic. Genk acquired Oh Hyeon-kyu as an attacking resource at that time.
He frequently came off the bench, overshadowed by the existing starter Tolu Arokodare. Despite limited playing time, Oh Hyeon-kyu scored 12 goals this season, showcasing an impressive performance.
Local media predict that Arokodare, described as "Oh Hyeon-kyu's competitor", has a high possibility of transferring due to interest from England's Premier League and Germany's Bundesliga clubs throughout the season.
Thus, Oh Hyeon-kyu, who proved his potential in his first season, is likely to leap as Genk's main striker for the 2025-2026 season. HLN claimed, "Genk plans to utilize Oh Hyeon-kyu as their main striker next season. For this reason, they rejected Feyenoord's offer."
Having made his professional debut in 2019 with Suwon Samsung, he drew fans' expectations with his strong stamina and tenacious play. He made a surprise inclusion in the final roster for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, marking his name on the A national team stage.
Based on his performance with Suwon, he joined Celtic in 2023. He quickly adapted to the Scottish stage, scoring a goal in his debut match right after the transfer, but he could not maintain a starting position due to intensified competition within the team, leading him to transfer to Genk for more playing opportunities.
[Photo] Genk social media account
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