Schalke was interested in Wout Weghorst, but it now seems that the club is no longer pursuing him. According to Voetbal International, the chance that Weghorst will extend his contract at Ajax has become very minimal.

Wout Weghorst has been linked with Schalke 04. According to FC Twente-watcher Geert-Jan Jakobs, Weghorst had interest from the German club. Jakobs said he heard recently that the player was a subject of their interest. However, Sky Sport reports that Schalke 04 did not show interest in Weghorst, but that the striker's agent offered him to the club. Sky Sport states Weghorst is not a factor in the considerations of the Ruhr club, as Schalke has other plans.

There is growing uncertainty over a previously anticipated move to FC Twente for Wout Weghorst, a 33-year-old Dutch striker at Ajax whose contract is set to expire in the summer. He is reportedly considering a transfer abroad. The German club Schalke 04, which is in a position to be promoted to the Bundesliga, is now showing interest in the player. Weghorst is being considered by Schalke, and other European clubs are also interested in signing him. It has been noted that Schalke could be a good solution as it is close to home. Het Parool had previously reported that Benfica was another club interested in Weghorst. At Schalke, Youri Mulder is the director of football affairs. Weghorst has 51 caps and 14 goals for the Netherlands national team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.50m. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, he has 7 goals and 3 assists in 24 appearances.