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FC Schalke 04: Two more forwards to leave on loan this winter?

By Kevin Parvizi

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 18: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Steven Skrzybski of Schalke looks on during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Schalke 04 at Volkswagen Arena on December 18, 2019 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 18: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Steven Skrzybski of Schalke looks on during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Schalke 04 at Volkswagen Arena on December 18, 2019 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /
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FC Schalke 04 forward Mark Uth is a notable name drawing loan interest from FC Köln, but two strikers struggling to earn playing time could also head out in the Ruckrunde of the 2019-2020 season.

After acquiring Michael Gregoritsch on a half-season loan from FC Augsburg in an attempt to add more width and goal-scoring threat to their attack, FC Schalke 04 are still looking to wheel and deal in the January transfer market.

If Mark Uth’s MRI on his adductor injury, which has troubled him throughout the year, comes up clean, he could be headed to FC Köln on a loan deal this winter.

According to a report from BILD, via Schalke Daily, Steven Skrzybski and Fabian Reese could also head out on loan deals this winter.

Skrzybski has been linked to a few Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga clubs, but Fortuna Dusseldorf have long been the favorites to land him. After selling Dodi Lukebakio to Hertha Berlin and breakout star Benito Raman to Schalke, Fortuna are desperate for another attacking option alongside Rouwen Hennings (a hat-trick hero against the Royal Blues, by the way).

While Skrzybski rejoining Union Berlin would be the fairytale, Fortuna are emerging as the favorites. They are deep in the relegation battle, and BILD reports that a loan deal with an option to buy is beginning to “take shape” for Skrzybski. If he plays well for Fortuna, he’s likely gone. If he plays TOO well, the Royal Blues may want to take him back.

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Young striker Fabian Reese has received limited game time this season, but he did pick up a recent start against Werder Bremen when Ahmed Kutucu’s foot kept him out of the match. Per BILD, Reese is drawing interest from Holstein Kiel, who are 10th in the 2. Bundesliga. Reese is also garnering interest from the EFL Championship, which would be valuable experience for him if a deal can come through.

Reese is an intriguing prospect, but his path to playing time at the Veltins Arena is crowded. It’s best for him to receive a loan deal this winter, but, as always, Schalke will be careful. Strikers can find playing time tough to come by.