Schalke shows interest in Nigerian striker Ilenikhena from Al-Ittihad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Schalke is reportedly interested in signing George Ilenikhena from Al-Ittihad. The Bundesliga side faces challenges, as Al-Ittihad paid €33 million for Ilenikhena earlier this year. After limited playing time, he is seeking a move back to Europe. Other clubs like West Ham United and Genoa are also exploring options for the striker. Al-Ittihad is open to a loan deal with a buying option.
- •Schalke is among clubs interested in Ilenikhena.
- •Al-Ittihad signed him for €33 million in January.
- •He has only made six appearances this season.
- •Al-Ittihad may consider a loan with a buy option.
- •West Ham United and Genoa are also interested.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Schalke enquire about Nigerian striker Ilenikhena
"According to Sacha Tavolieri, Schalke are among the clubs showing interest in signing George Ilenikhena from Al-Ittihad. The deal would be difficult for the newly-promoted Bundesliga side as the Saudi...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Champions League•Jul 31, 2026, 5:40 PMBarcelona & Real Madrid issue statements in response to Franco Baresi’s passing
- Champions League•Jul 31, 2026, 4:15 PMEddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United Having Changed The Club’s Trajectory
- Champions League•Jul 31, 2026, 12:49 PM'Truly flabbergasted' by Barcola price - fan views
- Champions League•Jul 31, 2026, 11:25 AMBarcelona unlikely to receive windfall as former winger’s departure talks stall
- Champions League•Jul 31, 2026, 10:25 AMArsenal 'doing something really special' under Arteta - Szczesny
- Champions League•Jul 31, 2026, 9:44 AMAmanda Staveley-led consortium ‘set to buy significant West Ham stake’
