Schalke: 1. FC Köln and Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sebastian Polter?

Probably borrow

Even if FC Schalke 04 scored 27 goals in the 2nd Bundesliga after the 15th day, the relegated Bundesliga team, once again stuck at the bottom of the table, lacks a real scorer: Kenan Karaman (29) is in top of the club’s internal rankings with four goals. S04 coach Karel Geraerts wants to introduce a new “Knipser” during the winter transfer window, but a striker must make room in the team. According to “Bild” and “Kicker”, this comes down to Sebastian Polter.

The 32-year-old has only played more than five minutes twice in the last five games, and even the talented Keke Topp (19) has been preferred to the bench more often. Polter is under contract with Schalke until 2025 and receives a salary of one million euros, which is high by second division standards. According to some reports, a loan until the end of the season is an option, and ‘Bild’ speaks of the first traces in Cologne and Düsseldorf.

« It’s sad that people are dealing with Schalke’s rest ramp here, » says TM user and Cologne fan « fc-markus », just as unenthusiastic about the speculation as « Mulder1895 » on Fortuna forum: « Don’t think we’re up to Polter, he would be exactly what we don’t need for our offense and wouldn’t solve any of our problems. » Schalke fan « DrWho » meanwhile « doesn’t really understand » the search for a striker: « My obvious priority would be defense, most games were lost there. Of course I wouldn’t mind move on to Polter, but that would be priority 1.”

I don’t completely understand it. My obvious priority would be defense, where most games have been lost. Of course I wouldn’t mind an upgrade to Polter, but that would be priority 1…

Polter consultant confirmed demands for Schalke striker

Polter’s advisor Branko Panic recently confirmed to « Sport Bild » that there was interest in his client, but also a general desire to stay. “Sébastien can handle the situation. We always receive inquiries from Switzerland and abroad, not only in summer, but also currently. It’s nice to see that he is still very popular at other clubs and that they trust him to be a reinforcement, » said Panic, before adding: « Anyone who knows Sebastian knows that he never fled. For what? He wills and will prevail! When it plays, there is a steady rumble. Everyone at Schalke knows his qualities. Maybe the new coach will be here soon too.

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