Celtic are reportedly interested in Soufiane El-Faouzi, a 23-year-old Schalke midfielder. The German and Moroccan player joined the Gelsenkirchen club last season. His performances, which helped Schalke win the second division title and return to the Bundesliga, have attracted interest from several clubs. According to Sky Germany, Celtic, Brentford, Sunderland, Bologna, and Rennes have made their interest known. The same report states that Schalke plans to keep El-Faouzi and has valued him at €12 million (£10.3 million). El-Faouzi's contract with the German club is valid until June 2029, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m.