SC Freiburg is interested in Taylan Bulut from Schalke 04. His departure from Schalke is considered likely in the summer, with a release clause between six to eight million euros. Freiburg sees Bulut as fitting their requirement for a young defender who could join the club as a challenger, especially in light of the uncertain future of their current right-back, Kiliann Sildillia, who may choose not to extend his contract beyond 2026.