Sevilla Targets Ellyes Skhiri as Frankfurt Looks to Sell
Sevilla’s transfer window is turning into a late sprint rather than a steady jog, and Ellyes Skhiri has suddenly moved into their sights.
The Tunisia international, currently on the books at Eintracht Frankfurt, is being lined up for a possible La Liga switch this summer as the German club search for a way out before his contract runs down at the end of next season. German reports say Skhiri is now firmly on Sevilla’s radar, with Frankfurt ready to listen as they reshape their midfield.
In Spain, "Marca" report that Sevilla are juggling several operations at once in the final days of the window. The headline task is clear: they want a pure No 9. Talks continue for Ruben Vargas, who remains the priority target to lead the line. The clock is ticking, and the need for goals is only getting louder.
But the work behind the striker chase is where Skhiri comes in.
Sevilla are negotiating for Giorgi Kochorashvili to strengthen the middle of the pitch, and Skhiri is viewed as a complementary piece to that move rather than a direct alternative. Two midfielders, different profiles, one clear idea: deepen the options for a long, demanding season.
In Germany, the situation has hardened. "Sky Sport Germany" report that Frankfurt have effectively frozen Skhiri out of their plans. The Bundesliga side have already moved to reinforce the position with Rafael Onyedika, and now the message is simple: trim the squad, clear space, cash in while there’s still a contract to sell.
Skhiri is not an unknown quantity on the big stage. He played every minute of Tunisia’s three group matches at the last World Cup, a reminder of his reliability at international level and his ability to handle high-pressure games.
Upcoming Challenges
For Sevilla, the calendar adds its own pressure. The new Spanish league season is just around the corner. In eight days they open at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan against Rayo Vallecano, a home curtain-raiser that coach Garcia Plaza will want to approach with his squad as close to complete as possible.
Before that, there is one last dress rehearsal. The Andalusian side face Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow at 3:30pm in Germany, their final friendly of the summer before flying back to Seville. By then, the picture around Skhiri, Kochorashvili and the long-awaited striker could look very different.
The window is closing, the needs are obvious, and the margins for error are shrinking. Sevilla know exactly what they lack. The question now is whether they can move quickly enough to get it.
