Eintracht Frankfurt have placed a valuation of between €1.5 million and €2 million on midfielder Ellyes Skhiri as they look to sanction his departure this summer. The Bundesliga club are prepared to sell the Tunisian international and have entered into discussions with 1.FC Köln regarding a potential return to the RhineEnergie Stadion.
Köln Reunion on the Cards
Skhiri previously spent four years at Köln between 2019 and 2023, establishing himself as a dependable presence in midfield before securing his move to Frankfurt. The 29-year-old is now reportedly eager to rejoin the 2. Bundesliga side, with head coach René Wagner actively pushing to secure his signature for the upcoming campaign.
Talks between the two clubs are ongoing, with Frankfurt willing to release the defensive midfielder for a modest fee reported to be in the €1.5m to €2m range. This represents a relatively affordable option for Köln as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of their push for an immediate return to the Bundesliga top flight.
West Ham Negotiations Take Priority
Despite the mutual interest between Skhiri and Köln, the transfer remains in a holding pattern. Köln’s immediate focus is currently locked on securing Mexican international Edson Álvarez from West Ham United. The London club were recently relegated from the Premier League, potentially making several players available for transfer as they adjust to Championship football.
Should negotiations for Álvarez falter or collapse entirely, the pathway for Skhiri’s return would clear immediately. Sources indicate that the framework for the Tunisian’s transfer is already prepared and ready to proceed, contingent on Köln shifting their full attention away from the West Ham target.
For Skhiri, a move back to familiar surroundings would offer regular playing time and a chance to reconnect with supporters who valued his contributions during his previous spell. The coming days will determine whether the former Montpellier man completes his second stint at the club or explores alternative options elsewhere in the transfer market.