Almeyda asks Sevilla for a new forward

The Andalusian team needs to improve its forward line in these final weeks of the market and there is a clear candidate

Héctor Andreu | 12 Aug 2025 | 19.34
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Almeyda wants Sylla at Sevilla / Diario de Sevilla
Almeyda wants Sylla at Sevilla / Diario de Sevilla

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Sevilla Football Club is immersed in a particularly active transfer market, with the priority of strengthening its attack for the second half of the season. In this context, the name of Moussa Sylla, a Franco-Malian forward currently playing for Bundesliga's Schalke 04, has emerged strongly.

According to the French newspaper 'L'Equipe,' the Nervion club has initiated discussions to explore the signing of the striker, who has established himself as one of the most productive forwards in French football.

Sylla, 25 years old, has put up notable performances in the last season, attracting the interest of several European teams. His ability to move between the lines, his goal-scoring instinct, and his speed make him an attractive profile for Antonio Cordón, Sevilla's sporting director. The need to add a reliable goal scorer has become urgent, especially due to doubts surrounding Kelechi Iheanacho, who could leave the club soon.

Moussa Sylla is the player Sevilla is already negotiating to sign

Sevilla's winter transfer market is conditioned by the need to reduce payroll. The Andalusian club is working on letting go of players with high contracts to be able to register new signings. Among the possible departures, Iheanacho has offers from Turkey—where Besiktas and Samsunspor have shown interest—and from Liga MX through Pumas. These operations could pave the way to finalize Sylla's arrival.

Schalke, on the other hand, would not be opposed to negotiating for their forward if the economic proposal is convincing. With an ongoing contract, the French club stands firm on its demands, but Sevilla's interest could materialize if it manages to close sales, such as that of Loïc Badé, who is being closely followed by Bayer Leverkusen.

The operation won't be easy, as European clubs like Valencia and English Championship teams are also closely monitoring the forward. However, Sevilla is confident that its sporting project, combined with the possibility of playing in international competitions, could tip the balance in its favor.

In parallel, the sporting direction has received numerous offers from forwards in recent weeks, but Sylla fits the desired profile: young, with room for growth, and a proven goal-scoring record. His inclusion would increase internal competition and provide more options to the coach in a crucial stretch of the season.

With Odysseas Vlachodimos about to be confirmed as the new goalkeeper and with potential departures that could be finalized in the coming days, Sevilla hopes to accelerate negotiations for Moussa Sylla. The fans, aware of the need for an offensive boost, see the Franco-Malian as an interesting bet to bring back the scoring prowess the team has been missing.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Almeyda pide un nuevo delantero al Sevilla

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