FC Basel have expressed concrete interest in Congolese international goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu, with an official offer already tabled to secure his signature ahead of the upcoming European transfer window.
Fayulu, who currently plays for FC Sion in the Swiss Super League, has emerged as a top target for Basel, who are preparing for a return to the Champions League next season.
According to Africafoot, the club has submitted a €2 million proposal in an attempt to lure the 24-year-old shot-stopper to St. Jakob-Park.
The move signals Basel’s intent to refresh their goalkeeping department, potentially phasing out veteran Marwin Hitz, who turns 38 this year.
Fayulu, whose athleticism and command in goal have garnered admiration across Switzerland, has played 37 matches in all competitions for Sion this season.
Despite conceding 54 goals, he managed to keep four clean sheets and earned praise for his decisive interventions throughout the campaign.
A product of Olympique de Genève, Fayulu joined Sion as a free agent in 2019.
After a loan spell at FC Winterthur in 2022, he returned to Sion and gradually cemented his place as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.
His consistent performances have not gone unnoticed, with scouts from across Europe taking note.
Portuguese outfit Rio Ave are also believed to be monitoring the player’s situation, but Basel appear to be leading the race for his signature.
Timothy Fayulu recently earned his first cap for the DR Congo national team, a milestone that has further boosted his profile.
He is currently valued at €1.4 million by Transfermarkt, though Basel’s offer indicates that his perceived potential exceeds that figure.
The club sees him as a long-term solution between the posts and a key part of their rebuilding strategy ahead of European competition.
His agility, reflexes, and shot-stopping ability could provide a dynamic alternative to the experienced but ageing Hitz, who has served as Basel’s number one since 2021.
As negotiations continue, Sion face a decision that could reshape their own squad plans.
Fayulu’s rise from a free signing to a sought-after keeper underscores his growing stature, and with Basel pushing hard, a summer transfer appears increasingly likely.
