Overview

• Leicester City is reported to be in front for Sylla with a proposal that could total about €7 million.
• Deals under discussion are described as a €5–6 million base fee plus bonuses and a sell‑on clause.
• Kicker reports that proceeds from Taylan Bulut’s sale and a Malick Thiaw sell‑on have eased Schalke’s immediate financial constraints.
• Sporting director Frank Baumann says Sylla is important to the squad and that it would take an extraordinary offer to let him go.
• With the window closing, Schalke must quickly decide whether to sell and find a replacement, as reports also note internal doubts over Sylla’s fit in Miron Muslic’s system.