Schalke targets Benfica forward Jelani Dumas for summer transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:47 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
FC Schalke 04 is reportedly interested in pursuing Jelani Dumas, a forward currently with Benfica, to enhance their attacking options. Head coach Miron Muslic aims to strengthen the team's performance in their return to the Bundesliga. Dumas, a Belgian player, has expressed a desire to leave Benfica this summer, positioning Schalke among several clubs eyeing his potential transfer. The Gelsenkirchen club has reached out to Dumas’ representatives regarding a possible move. Dumas has been part of Benfica since 2021, progressing through their youth ranks and making 31 appearances for the reserve team last season, scoring eight goals.
- •Schalke 04 looking to sign forward Jelani Dumas this summer.
- •Dumas wants to leave Benfica after progressing through their youth teams.
- •Head coach Miron Muslic emphasizes need for goal-scoring options.
- •Dumas scored eight goals for Benfica's reserve team last season.
- •Schalke has contacted Dumas' representatives about a transfer.
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Schalke closely monitoring wantaway Benfica forward Jelani Dumas
"According to transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri, FC Schalke 04 have identified Jelani Dumas as a suitable option to bolster their attack.Head coach Miron Muslic is pushing the Gelsenkirchen club to recru...
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