Schalke 04 Targets Gosens and Lindstrøm for Bundesliga Return

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — Schalke 04Team·Schalke 04 is actively pursuing two familiar names in German football, Robin GosensPlayer·Robin Gosens and Jesper Lindstrøm, as the club prepares for its highly anticipated return to the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga. Following a dominant 2025/26 season that saw them secure the 2. Bundesliga title, Schalke is focused on building a squad capable of competing at the highest level.

Robin GosensPlayer·Robin Gosens, the German international left-back, is expected to depart FiorentinaTeam·Fiorentina this summer, with Schalke 04Team·Schalke 04 emerging as a strong suitor. Discussions have reportedly commenced between Schalke, FiorentinaTeam·Fiorentina, and Gosens' representatives. FiorentinaTeam·Fiorentina is understood to be open to a low-cost transfer for the 32-year-old, with fees potentially around €1 million, despite his contract extending until June 2028. Gosens, who is reportedly a Schalke supporter, could find a move back to Germany appealing for both professional and personal reasons, seeking more consistent playing time. However, his current salary expectations remain a significant point of negotiation. In the 2025/26 season, Gosens made 36 appearances across all competitions for FiorentinaTeam·Fiorentina, contributing four goals and three assists.

Also on Schalke's radar is Danish attacker Jesper Lindstrøm. Lindstrøm spent the entire 2025/26 season on loan at VfL Wolfsburg from SSC NapoliTeam·SSC Napoli. During his spell with the recently relegated Wolfsburg, Lindstrøm featured in 15 games but did not register any attacking returns. His loan agreement included a €16 million option to buy, which Wolfsburg did not exercise. Lindstrøm is considered surplus to requirements at his parent club Napoli and is currently valued at €4 million. Reports from DiMarzio indicate that Lindstrøm is "very open" to a move to Schalke 04Team·Schalke 04.

Schalke's successful 2025/26 campaign saw them finish first in the 2. Bundesliga, accumulating 70 points from 21 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses. Their promotion was sealed with a 1-0 victory over Fortuna DusseldorfTeam·Fortuna Dusseldorf. Under coach Miron MuslicCoach·Miron Muslic, the team demonstrated notable defensive solidity, conceding only 28 goals in 32 league games, the fewest in the division. Key contributors to their success included top goalscorer Kenan KaramanPlayer·Kenan Karaman, who netted 14 goals, and winter transfer window additions Adil AouchichePlayer·Adil Aouchiche and Soufian El-FaouziPlayer·Soufian El-Faouzi. The club also reached the second round of the DFB-Pokal. These strategic transfer pursuits underscore Schalke's ambition to establish a firm foothold in the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga and avoid immediate relegation.