Soufiane El-Faouzi turns down transfer move to West Ham United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:38 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
West Ham United pursued a deal for Schalke 04 midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi late in the summer transfer window. According to reports, the Championship club was informed that Schalke 04 sought a fee exceeding €10 million for the 24-year-old. While West Ham United was reportedly prepared to meet the asking price, El-Faouzi declined the move. The player expressed a preference to remain in Germany to continue his role at the Gelsenkirchen club. Following the failed pursuit, West Ham United completed a deal for former Augsburg midfielder Arne Engels from Celtic for a reported fee of €25.75 million.
- •West Ham United made an approach for Soufiane El-Faouzi at the end of the summer.
- •Schalke 04 indicated a valuation of more than €10 million for the midfielder.
- •El-Faouzi declined the transfer to remain with his current club.
- •West Ham United signed Arne Engels from Celtic for €25.75 million instead.
- 7:38 AMYahoo Sports — Schalke 04 midfielder turned down interest from West Ham
"West Ham United made an approach for Schalke 04 midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi towards the end of the summer transfer window, Sport Bild reports.The Championship outfit were informed by the player’s ...
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