Schalke are chasing Liverpool attacker Lazar Markovic.

The Serb has been made available by Liverpool this summer after a year on-loan at Fenerbahce.

With Schalke preparing to sell Leroy Sane to Manchester City, they see Markovic as a direct replacement.

Indeed, it's suggested Sane's move is being held up as Schalke finalise terms with Liverpool for Markovic.