Schalke continue to press for a deal brighton and hove albion Defender Igor Julio. Both parties are currently negotiating a loan agreement.
Journalist Marlon Erlbacher reports Brighton hope the 28-year-old can reassert himself in the Bundesliga next season.
Brighton and Schalke negotiate
According to their information, Brighton and Schalke are currently negotiating a loan deal for the Brazilian. This will not include the option to buy.
Brighton are hoping the loan deal can improve the defender's market value. Then they may look to sell him at a higher price next summer.
However, they have not yet approved the transfer of Igor Julio. Talks are definitely scheduled to take place regarding the matter. Brazil already has an agreement with the German side.
This is applicable from June. Schalke would prefer to keep the centre-back on board until the start of pre-season training.
schalke loan deal
Sport Witness has already covered reports about their interest. the first of them Reports last month suggested that Schalke were trying to make a deal for the defender.
Then a follow-up report explained that Igor Julio was likely too expensive for Schalke in this summer. But the positive thing was that Brighton wanted to make a deal and get it done. Now it appears that they are ready for a loan deal as they consider it to be the most beneficial path for them.
It appears Julio is not part of their plans moving forward. He failed to make a single appearance for the Seagulls last season. As a result he was sent on loan to West Ham in the January transfer window.
The hope was that the deal would be made permanent, but the Hammers' relegation ended this. Now Schalke are hoping to take advantage, and if necessary, let Brighton approve another loan.
