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Soufian El-Faouzi Transfer from Schalke 04 to Sunderland
Schalke's sporting director Frank Baumann stated that Soufiane El-Faouzi was never a candidate for sale and will not become one, adding that the club is in a strong financial position and is not under intense sales pressure.
Schalke's sporting director Frank Baumann stated that Soufiane El-Faouzi was never a candidate for sale and will not become one, adding that the club is in a strong financial position and is not under intense sales pressure.
Sunderland are now prepared to pay the £10m asking price from Schalke 04 for Soufiane El-Faouzi. A report from TEAMtalk states that Sunderland are strongly considering a move for the German, which could be a blow for Celtic, who are the current frontrunners.
Sunderland are now prepared to pay the £10m asking price from Schalke 04 for Soufiane El-Faouzi. A report from TEAMtalk states that Sunderland are strongly considering a move for the German, which could be a blow for Celtic, who are the current frontrunners.
According to sources cited by Football Insider, Sunderland have shown interest in signing Soufiane El-Faouzi and are in a good position to do so. The club's financial power could be a decisive factor, as Schalke is said to be reluctant to let the midfielder leave this summer. It would reportedly require a significant fee to persuade them to sell, which places Sunderland in a strong position.
According to sources cited by Football Insider, Sunderland have shown interest in signing Soufiane El-Faouzi and are in a good position to do so. The club's financial power could be a decisive factor, as Schalke is said to be reluctant to let the midfielder leave this summer. It would reportedly require a significant fee to persuade them to sell, which places Sunderland in a strong position.
According to Sky Germany, Sunderland are interested in Soufiane El-Faouzi, and some suitors are said to be ready to pay up to €13 million for him.
According to Sky Germany, Sunderland are interested in Soufiane El-Faouzi, and some suitors are said to be ready to pay up to €13 million for him.
Sunderland are among several clubs interested in Schalke's German and Moroccan midfielder, Soufiane El-Faouzi. Celtic, Brentford, Bologna, and Rennes are also interested in the 23-year-old. His performances contributed to Schalke securing promotion to the Bundesliga. It is also claimed that Schalke plans to retain the player and has set a valuation of €12 million (£10.3 million) for him. El-Faouzi is under contract until June 2029 and joined Schalke from Alemannia Aachen in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €200,000. His current market value is €4.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Previous reports also mentioned offers of at least €8.5 million in January 2026 and an asking price of up to €10 million in March 2026.
Sunderland are among several clubs interested in Schalke's German and Moroccan midfielder, Soufiane El-Faouzi. Celtic, Brentford, Bologna, and Rennes are also interested in the 23-year-old. His performances contributed to Schalke securing promotion to the Bundesliga. It is also claimed that Schalke plans to retain the player and has set a valuation of €12 million (£10.3 million) for him. El-Faouzi is under contract until June 2029 and joined Schalke from Alemannia Aachen in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €200,000. His current market value is €4.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Previous reports also mentioned offers of at least €8.5 million in January 2026 and an asking price of up to €10 million in March 2026.
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