Schalke 04 move to intercept Frosinone deal for Burnley striker Andréas Hountondji
The German club is reportedly attempting to secure the 24-year-old Benin international before an agreed loan move to the Serie A side is finalised.
FC Schalke 04 are reportedly attempting to secure the services of Burnley striker Andréas Hountondji, aiming to intercept an imminent transfer to Frosinone. According to journalist Lorenzo Lepore, the German club is trying to snatch the 24-year-old at the last minute as they continue their search for a new forward.
Football Italia reports that a loan move to the Serie A side is already agreed, including an obligation to buy if Frosinone remain in the top flight. However, sources suggest a similar transfer arrangement should be feasible for Schalke, who are keen to secure the player before the deal with the Italian club is completed.
Hountondji, a Benin international, is reportedly no longer in Burnley's plans for the upcoming season. The striker spent the previous campaign on loan at FC St. Pauli, where he scored four goals in 23 competitive matches.
The transfer market for the player remains active, with French outfit AS Saint-Étienne also expressing interest in Hountondji. This adds a layer of complexity to negotiations, as multiple clubs vie for the striker's signature.
While the Frosinone deal is described as agreed by third-party reports, the final destination for Hountondji is not yet confirmed. The situation highlights the fluid nature of the current transfer window, where last-minute interventions can alter pre-arranged moves.
Burnley has yet to make an official announcement regarding the striker's future, leaving the outcome of the competing interests between Schalke, Frosinone, and Saint-Étienne to be determined in the coming days.
