Schalke are pushing Chelsea to release Kurt Zouma for loan.
The Mirror says Zouma is the subject of a loan bid from Schalke.
The German club approached the Blues over the weekend regarding the talented 21-year-old who should return within weeks following knee ligament damage sustained last season.
Antonio Conte is expected to veto the move, however, as he is keen for Zouma to be reintegrated back into the Chelsea first-team as he regains his fitness.