1. FC Köln Nears Transfer of Ellyes Skhiri, Loan Move for Fynn Schenten
German club 1. FC Köln is close to signing Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri from Eintracht Frankfurt. The player expressed a desire to leave, and Köln hope to cover part of his salary with a transfer fee estimated at €1.5‑2 million. A move for Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez is now considered unlikely.
The club is also preparing a loan for 18‑year‑old offensive talent Fynn Schenten. Reports indicate a loan to Dutch second‑division side Roda Kerkrade is becoming concrete, with interest from clubs across Europe including FC Porto and French side Le Mans.
Both moves are part of Köln’s squad planning ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.