Schalke 04 want to sign a winger in winter. Union Berlin’s Tim Skarke is a candidate.
Schalke 04 are looking for a winger for the winter transfer window. Sports director Peter Knäbel has identified a possible candidate from league competitor Union Berlin for the position. A loan deal with Tempo player Tim Skarke is in the room.
Sporting director Peter Knäbel (56) recently publicly announced that Schalke 04 was looking for outside players during the winter transfer period. “We want speed to put our center forwards in the spotlight,” said Knäbel. The tall attackers Simon Terodde (34) and Sebastian Polter (31) should be fed with flanks. Now the Knappen have identified the first player with this profile as a candidate.
According to information from picturenewspaper, Schalke deals with Tim Skarke (26) from Union Berlin. The Royal Blues want to loan the 26-year-old out until the end of the season. Knäbel have already exchanged views with Union coach Urs Fischer (56) and sports director Oliver Ruhnert (51). A possible purchase option should also be an issue in the negotiations – both in the event of staying up in the league and in the event of relegation. Skarke should sign for both scenarios if possible.
Skarke at Union in the shadow of Becker
The right winger came to the Alte Försterei from Darmstadt on a free transfer last summer. At the second division, Skarke had recommended himself with 20 goals in 81 games for the Bundesliga. At Union, the fast winger is overshadowed by shooting star Sheraldo Becker (27). In the Bundesliga, Skarke only makes three brief appearances. The ex-Darmstadt player has so far been denied a starting eleven.
In Gelsenkirchen, on the other hand, Skarke would have realistic chances of a regular place. New coach Thomas Reis relies on agile outside players. The Knappen squad currently has three nominal wingers in Marius Bülter (29), Tobias Mohr (27) and Jordan Larsson (25). Compared to the trio, Skarke would have advantages in terms of speed, more often looking for one-on-one. These skills could help S04 in the relegation battle.
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Source: Stern
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