Overview
- On Tuesday, June 16, multiple outlets reported that FC Schalke 04 has opened negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt over Junior Dina Ebimbe but no deal is agreed.
- Reports say Schalke is prepared to offer about €1 million while Eintracht is asking roughly €2 million, creating a price gap that could prolong talks.
- Ebimbe returns to Frankfurt after a season-long loan at Stade Brest 29 in which he made 27 appearances and scored five goals, and his Eintracht contract runs until 2027.
- Clubs have previously raised concerns about Ebimbe’s work ethic and past injury setbacks, and those questions are cited as reasons buyers have been cautious and unwilling to meet higher fees.
- Schalke’s recent low-cost recruitment approach and a list of alternate midfield targets mean the club has little urgency, so negotiations may stall or shift to other options.