It is reported that Brentford are interested in Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi, for whom Schalke have reportedly placed a £10 million valuation. However, Schalke's sporting director Frank Baumann stated that El-Faouzi was never a candidate for sale and will not become one. Baumann also said the club is in a strong financial position and is not under intense pressure to sell.

Brentford have shown strong interest in Soufiane El-Faouzi, who they see as a versatile option capable of providing defensive strength and creativity to their midfield. Sources suggest Brentford are prepared to meet Schalke’s valuation. The valuation is believed to be €12.5m (£10.1m, $13.5m).

According to Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Sunderland and Brentford are both in a good position to sign Soufiane El-Faouzi.

According to Sky Germany, Brentford are among several clubs interested in Schalke's German-Moroccan midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi. The 23-year-old, who helped his club achieve promotion back to the Bundesliga, has also reportedly attracted interest from Celtic, Sunderland, Bologna, and Rennes. The same source states that Schalke plans to keep the player and has set a valuation of €12 million (£10.3 million) for him. El-Faouzi joined Schalke in July 2025 from Alemannia Aachen for a reported fee of around €200,000, and his current contract runs until 2029. His current market value is €4.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Earlier reports mentioned an asking price of up to €10 million in March 2026 and offers of at least €8.5 million in January 2026.