FC Schalke 04 are being linked with a summer move for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Francis Onyeka in a deal currently rated as having a 28% probability of happening.
The 19-year-old, who has dual Germany and Nigeria nationality, is listed with a market value of €10.00m and is emerging as one of the more eye-catching young No 10s in the Bundesliga system. Data from Transfermarkt places him at Leverkusen as the potential selling club, with Schalke 04, now in the 2. Bundesliga, monitoring his situation ahead of the next transfer window.
Onyeka’s contract situation has not been made public, with no expiry date recorded, which has fuelled speculation that Leverkusen could be vulnerable to bids or even risk losing him as a free agent further down the line if no extension is agreed. For Schalke, who are rebuilding after relegation from the top flight, a move for a left-footed attacking midfielder of his profile would represent a significant statement.
Born in Gummersbach on 29 April 2007 and standing at 1.86m, Onyeka offers an intriguing blend of physical presence and technical skill in the central attacking midfield role. He currently wears the No 21 shirt and operates primarily as a classic playmaker behind the striker.
Recent match data lists him with VfL Bochum as his current club in Germany, underlining that he is already competing within the Bundesliga ecosystem, though the Leverkusen–Schalke link concerns his registration rights and future destination. No official bids have been confirmed and there are no indications yet of personal terms or contract length being discussed.
If Schalke can convert tentative interest into a concrete agreement, a move to the Veltins-Arena could become a pivotal step in Onyeka’s career, shaping his reputation as one of the most promising young attacking midfielders in German football.
