Schalke are monitoring Ruben Loftus-Cheek's situation at Chelsea.
The midfielder wants talks with Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri after being left out of the squad for victory over Arsenal on Saturday.
Loftus-Cheek is desperate for his career progress not to stall after his success with Crystal Palace last season and a World Cup call with England.
He now wants Sarri to clarify his plans for him this season and if there are no guarantees, he wants to be allowed to leave on-loan this month.
A move abroad is the most likely option for Loftus-Cheek and Schalke are among Bundesliga clubs watching developments closely.