Sport Bild reports that two Bundesliga sides are interested in acquiring Schalke 04’s Taylan Bulut. Stuttgart and Freiburg have enquired about the 19-year-old, who is available via a €6m exit clause in his current contract. Bulut has made 22 league appearances for die Königsblauen this season, scoring one goal and registering one assist.
Bulut primarily operates as a right-back, but can also play in central defence and higher up on the right wing. The former Bayer Leverkusen academy man broke through for Schalke this season, in the process raising his estimated market value from €250,000 to €5m. The German tabloid reports that Freiburg are willing to spend €8m on Bulut if they qualify for the Champions League.
Bulut had been linked with a move to Atalanta during the most recent January transfer window. RB Salzburg also maintain some interest in the Germany U19 international. A move elsewhere this summer appears likely in any case.
GGFN | Peter Weis
