Schalke 04 tackles an ex-Bundesliga clipper: rumor has it that the loan will be terminated
Schalke 04 is looking for offensive reinforcements. According to a report from Turkey, S04 is looking at a former Bundesliga striker at Galatasaray.
Gelsenkirchen – Der FC Schalke 04 would like to improve on the offensive, especially on the flanks. The Royal Blues see the greatest need in these positions, as newcomer Jordan Larsson at S04 is lagging behind expectations. Now there is a new transfer rumor from Turkey.
Schalke 04 are said to be on the Galatasaray striker: rumor has it that the loan will be terminated
According to a report in the Turkish daily newspaper Habertürk FC Schalke 04 from Istanbul are said to be interested in a transfer of ex-Bundesliga striker Haris Seferovic. The attacker is currently on loan for Galatasaray, he has been loaned out by Benfica Lisbon including the obligation to buy more than 2.5 million euros (after 20 appearances) until the end of the season.
Accordingly, Galatasaray is dissatisfied with the striker, who once went for Eintracht Frankfurt to score. The loan could be dissolved, a change to the S04 is an option. Feyenoord Rotterdam and Servette Geneva are also said to be interested (all S04 transfer news at RUHR24).
Schalke 04 allegedly interested in Haris Seferovic: striker earns 2 million euros a year
It is doubtful that FC Schalke 04 should actually be interested in signing the 30-year-old. The Swiss should earn around two million euros a year. Too much for the S04, which only has a very limited transfer budget.
In addition, Haris Seferovic prefers to act as a center forward. His few appearances as a winger were not marked by success – neither at Benfica nor in Frankfurt. At Galatasaray, the Swiss only played in the front line. However, the S04 is looking for new players for the flank and not for the storm headquarters.
Haris Seferovis at Galatasaray on the siding: Currently traveling with Switzerland at the World Cup
However, according to the report, Galatasaray would be happy to get the attacker off the payroll and end the loan deal with Benfica. After Haris Seferovic had always been on the starting line-up at the beginning of the season, he was no longer included in the further course of the season after several brief appearances.
Only in the cup against lower-class teams did he score a total of two goals. Nevertheless, Haris Seferovic was nominated for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In Switzerland’s first two group games, he made brief appearances (more World Cup news at RUHR24).
The fact that Haris Seferovic, who is still under contract with his parent club Benfica until 2024, will lead to FC Schalke 04 after the World Cup is currently considered very unlikely.
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