FC Schalke 04 are rumoured to be exploring a move for FC Groningen winger Younes Taha, with reports in the Netherlands also linking the Morocco-Netherlands forward to a possible switch from former club FC Twente.
The 23-year-old right winger, born in Amsterdam on 27 November 2002, is currently valued at €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt, with his contractual situation unclear after his move to Groningen and no expiry date publicly listed – a factor that has fuelled suggestions he could become a free agent or be available at a reduced fee.
Data on Transfermarkt shows Taha, a left-footed attacker who wears the number 10 shirt at Groningen, is being tracked by Schalke as they plan for another season in Germany’s 2. Bundesliga. The reported probability of the deal is listed only as “?”, underlining that talks – if any – remain at a speculative stage rather than an advanced negotiation.
Taha’s career path has included a spell at FC Twente in the Eredivisie, with the rumour mill now suggesting Schalke see potential value in a player whose market valuation sits at €3.00m, particularly if any contract clause or expiry were to open the door to a free-agent style opportunity.
The Morocco-Netherlands dual national, listed with both Moroccan and Dutch nationality, operates primarily as an attacking right winger but is comfortable cutting in onto his stronger left foot. Standing at 1.76m, he has been a regular in Groningen’s attacking unit this season, though detailed appearance and goal data are not specified in the latest scrape.
There is no verified recent match report in the available data, and no formal bid or agreement has been confirmed by either club.
If a move to Schalke were to materialise, it could provide Taha with a significant platform in Germany’s fiercely competitive second tier and shape the next phase of his career, reputation and development in European football.
