Schalke are keen to buy outright on-loan Everton fullback Jonjoe Kenny.

The Daily Mail says Schalke want to sign right back Kenny on a permanent deal.

The former England Under-21 defender joined the Bundesliga side in the summer and has so far scored one goal and provided two assists in 17 league games.

Indeed, Kenny has played every game as David Wagner's side have risen to fifth in the table and continue their challenge for a Champions League berth.

After a difficult season in 2018/19, Schalke now sit level with fopurth-placed Borussia Dortmund and just seven points from the summit.