Report:
Schalke keen to obtain Union attacker Skarke on loan
By Peter Vice @ViceytheSS
Germany's main sporting tabloid reports that FC Schalke 04 might pluck some additional attacking assistance off 1. FC Union Berlin in the form of a loan-out of Tim Skarke.
| Photo: 1. FC Union Berlin |
The German tabloid notes that FC Schalke 04 are interested in bringing him in on loan. The report further notes that acting S04 sporting director Peter Knäbel has been in contact with Union about a deal that would include a purchase option, valid for both the first and second German division if possible.
In three seasons spent playing for second tier side SV Darmstadt 98, Skarke certainly made the case for a chance at a higher level. The Heidenheim-native scored 12 goals and chipped in a further eight assists in 81 appearances for the "Lillies". The attacker generally plays on the right wing, but can work on the opposite flank or as a center-forward as well.