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Paris FC Makes Push for Edin Džeko as Schalke Opens Talks

Scarce playing time at Fiorentina alongside an expiring contract has put him in play this window.

Overview

  • L’Équipe, via Transfermarkt, reports a concrete approach from Paris FC for the 39-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina striker.
  • Sky reporting cited by WAZ says Schalke are in promising discussions with Džeko, though club officials did not comment publicly.
  • WAZ reports Schalke likely cannot match Paris FC financially in any negotiation.
  • Džeko has two goals in 18 appearances this season and a deal at Fiorentina that runs to summer with a performance-based extension option.
  • FK Željezničar confirmed a meeting with Džeko, but his spokesperson Jasmin Ligata said a return there was not discussed and is not realistic at this time.