FC Schalke 04 are reported to be in talks over a move for RSC Anderlecht left-back Moussa Ndiaye, with the transfer currently rated as having a 63% probability of going through.
The 23-year-old Senegal defender, valued at €3.00m, is being closely monitored by the 2. Bundesliga side as they look to reinforce their options on the left flank ahead of the new campaign. Ndiaye is a natural left-back, stands at 1.81m and is left-footed, fitting the profile of an attacking full-back Schalke have been seeking.
Ndiaye, born in Dakar on 18 June 2002, has developed his game in Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League with Anderlecht, where he has featured as a dynamic outlet down the left in domestic competition. With his contract situation at Anderlecht not publicly disclosed, speculation has grown that he could either be allowed to leave for a fee close to his market valuation or potentially move on in future as a free agent if terms are not renewed.
The Senegalese defender, who wears the number 16 shirt, has impressed scouts with his pace and energy in recent outings for Anderlecht, contributing defensively and in build-up play. His form in Belgium has put him on the radar of clubs seeking value in the market, with his €3.00m valuation viewed as relatively modest for a young starting full-back.
Ndiaye’s proposed switch would also mark a step into German football and the physically demanding environment of the 2. Bundesliga, where Schalke are rebuilding. Should the deal be completed, the move to Gelsenkirchen would offer Ndiaye a significant platform to accelerate his career, enhance his reputation in European football and potentially position himself for future opportunities at a higher level.
