Schalke 04 Extend CEO Matthias Tillmann’s Contract
FC Schalke 04’s supervisory board has unanimously extended the contract of CEO Matthias Tillmann, signalling continued confidence in his leadership and long-term strategy for the club.
Transfer News
Aberdeen Poised to Sign Free Agent Winger Hicham Mahou
Free agent Hicham Mahou, formerly of FC Lugano and OGC Nice, is anticipated to join Aberdeen on a one-year contract with an option for a further year.
James Rodriguez Linked with Surprise Serie B Move to Avellino
Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star James Rodriguez is reportedly in advanced negotiations for a surprise move to Italian Serie B club Avellino, where Alessandro Nesta is head coach.
M’Baye Niang Nears Dunkerque Move After Verbal Agreement
Former AC Milan and Watford striker M’Baye Niang has reached a verbal agreement with French Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque. He is expected to sign a one-year contract with an option for a further year.
Lyon Officials Confirm Potential for Further Player Exits
Olympique Lyonnais CEO Michael Gerlinger and sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean have confirmed that more players could depart the club in the coming days, with transfer windows still open in Brazil and Saudi Arabia.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Interest in Yllan Okou Stalls, January Revisit Eyed
Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers observed La Louviere defender Yllan Okou in August. While initial talks were held, a transfer did not proceed, though a January move remains a possibility.
Paderborn sign Rayan Philippe on loan from Hamburger SV
SC Paderborn have signed attacker Rayan Philippe on loan from Hamburger SV until the end of the 2026/27 season. The forward previously joined HSV from Eintracht Braunschweig for a reported €3 million in 2025.
Hull City contact Keito Nakamura representatives over potential transfer
Hull City have contacted representatives of Japan international Keito Nakamura regarding a potential transfer to the Championship. The 26-year-old winger remains at Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims following their failure to secure promotion last season.
Fortuna Düsseldorf sign experienced midfielder Philipp Förster
Fortuna Düsseldorf have completed the free transfer of midfielder Philipp Förster from Karlsruher SC. The attacking midfielder has signed a contract until June 2027 and will wear the number 10 shirt in the 3. Liga.
David Kinsombi Returns to 3. Liga with Würzburger Kickers
Veteran midfielder David Kinsombi has signed for Würzburger Kickers as a free agent, returning to Germany’s third tier after a decade away.