The most likely destinations for Schalke star Leon Goretzka

Premier League clubs are hot on his trail

Bundesliga club Schalke 04 are bracing themselves for a number of enquiries for their young midfield star, Leon Goretzka.

The 22-year-old is out-of-contract at the Bundesliga club in the summer. And a number of major European clubs are all reportedly interested.

The former VfL Bochum youth player has been on the radar of the elite for the last few years. But his contract issue has now put everyone on red alert.

With the January transfer window shortly upon us, the Coral News Team look at the most likely destinations for the Germany international.

Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp is a known admirer of Goretzka and the German link is obvious.

The Reds could be in need of a midfield overhaul.

Philippe Coutinho is likely to join Barcelona at some point and Emre Can has long been linked with Juventus. James Milner has been in and out of favour.

The Schalke ace would provide a perfect link between midfield and attack and also has an eye for goal.

Juventus

One club who have been simply superb in the transfer market for a number of seasons now has been Juve.

It would surprise few to see them snap up one of the Bundesliga’s brightest talents for nothing.

The Old Lady bagging Goretzka will probably depend on whether their much-publicised courting of Emre Can pays off.