New Schalke coach Roberto di Matteo is chasing AC Milan striker Fernando Torres.
BILD says Di Matteo wants to sign Torres, on-loan at Milan from Chelsea, in January.
Di Matteo worked with Torres at Chelsea, where they won the Champions League together.
The Spaniard has struggled for form since touching down at the San Siro in August.
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