Schalke 04 Shortly before the transfer coup: Pape Meïssa BA in sight!

Schalke 04 Shortly before the transfer coup: Pape Meïssa BA in sight!

FC Schalke 04 is in a critical phase of the season and plans to strengthen his offensive by committed by Pape Meïssa BA. The 25-year-old striker, who is currently playing for the French second division club Grenoble, has already scored ten goals in 18 league games. According to the Merkur are the transfer details before the end, whereby only the last contract details have to be clarified. The possibility that BA is already in the squad for the next game against 1. FC Magdeburg provides additional excitement among Schalke fans.

The game between Schalke 04 and the 1. FC Nürnberg takes place on January 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Gelsenkirchen. However, it will not be shown on free TV. A transfer takes place live in the Pay TV at Sky, the preliminary appearance begins at 12:30 p.m. Subscribers can also stream the game via Sky Go and WoW TV.

Schalke's relegation battle

Schalke 04 fights against relegation, but is certain security with a seven points ahead of the relegation places. After a 0-0 draw against Eintracht Braunschweig at the beginning of the year, the team is looking for new impulses. In this context, Loris Karius could make his debut for Schalke what the team could strengthen.

In a direct comparison to Nuremberg, which started in 2025 with a 2-1 win against Karlsruher SC, FC Schalke is under pressure to keep the connection to the midfield of the table. The 1. FC Nürnberg ranks with a distance of six points to the promotion zone in eleventh place.

Pape Meïssa BA remains in Senegal

Pape Meïssa BA temporarily did not leave his home in Senegal because he fulfills honorary commissions for his upcoming wedding in June. This has led to Grenoble's club management plans to have it suspended for several days when he returned, which could affect his future availability. The trainer Vincent Hognon is therefore likely to be able to count on BA in the first preparatory game against Paris FC, which continues to put pressure on the GF38 attack series. According to Grenoble could not only expect sporting consequences, but also an unexpected delay of his change to Schalke.