According to The Chronicle, Schalke midfielder Nabil Bentaleb has been offered to Premier League clubs.
Additionally, The Sunday Mirror (06/12, p73) report that Fulham and Newcastle United are both considering moves for him.
Schalke have given Bentaleb an indefinite suspension and claim he will leave in the summer at the latest, when his contract expires.
Bentaleb has challenged the suspension, but a January move is on the cards either for a nominal fee or absolutely nothing.
A Premier League move is being targeted, and it’s suggested that Fulham wanted to sign him over the summer.
Newcastle are also weighing up a move, having taken Bentaleb on loan for the second half of last season.
The Algerian didn’t make a huge impression in his 15 games at St James’ Park, but Steve Bruce may well feel that he can get a tune out of the 26-year-old if given a long-term deal.
Fulham boss Scott Parker was at Tottenham went Bentaleb was emerging, and may well fancy his chances of bringing him back to London in January – but Newcastle will be a threat if they do offer him a return to Tyneside.
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