Sam Baro is clear about the transfer situation at KAA Gent: Hyllarion Goore and Max Dean will not leave the club for a low fee. The chairman of the Belgian top club from the Jupiler Pro League made this known in a recent episode of the television programme 'Tijd voor Voetbal', where he also expressed his appreciation for Dean's openness about his personal circumstances.
Which clubs are showing interest in Goore and why is he staying at Gent?
According to voetbalprimeur.be, several clubs from Germany and France have expressed interest in defender Hyllarion Goore. However, KAA Gent has not yet received an offer they cannot refuse. Baro stressed that the club feels no pressure to sell, especially since Goore plays an important role in the defence. Currently, the player is sidelined due to injury, meaning he will not be available for the upcoming match against Cercle Brugge on 6 September 2026.
What does Max Dean say about his future and how is Gent responding?
Max Dean, the KAA Gent forward, has stated that he would like to return to his home country. Despite this wish, Baro made it clear that the club will not let him leave for a fee they deem unacceptable. 'I appreciate that he is so open about the whole situation', said Baro. Gent believes that Dean, if he stays, will recover quickly from his current injury and be able to rejoin the squad, which is also missing Matisse Samoise.
How is Gent performing in the league and what lies ahead?
KAA Gent are in a strong position with second place in the Jupiler Pro League after four matches: 12 points from four wins (WWWW), with seven goals scored and only two conceded. The Brugse derby against Club Brugge is still on the horizon, as well as the away game against Cercle Brugge this coming Saturday. This context makes retaining players like Goore and Dean even more relevant for the club's ambitions this season.
The next challenge for Gent is the match against Cercle Brugge on 2026-09-06, where they will aim to continue their perfect start without their injured defenders and forwards. For more details on player availability, check the injuries page, and to view the team's performance metrics, visit the stats page.
