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Schalke's Transfer Dreams Suffer Double Blow
3 Aug
Summary
- Robin Gosens sustained a thigh injury, expected to miss weeks.
- Jesper Lindstrøm's loan move collapsed due to clause disagreements.
- Schalke and Napoli failed to agree on Lindstrøm's purchase option.
Schalke 04 is facing a challenging summer after two key transfer targets encountered significant obstacles. Robin Gosens, who recently made his first appearance for the club, sustained a thigh injury during a friendly against Hessen Kassel on August 3rd, 2026. While the exact severity is undisclosed, he is expected to be out for several weeks, potentially missing much of the remaining preseason.
Adding to the club's woes, Jesper Lindstrøm's proposed loan move from Napoli has collapsed. Talks broke down due to disagreements over a purchase clause in the loan agreement. Schalke reportedly sought a €5m option, while Napoli pushed for an earlier obligation. This failure to agree on terms led Schalke to withdraw from negotiations on August 3rd, 2026, with Lindstrøm expected to return to Italy.
