By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Report: Schalke identify alternatives to Ralf Rangnick

With Ralf Rangnick no longer a candidate, Schalke 04 could appoint Rouven Schröder or Peter Knäbel as their new head of sport.
After failing to reach an agreement with Ralf Rangnick, Schalke 04 are expected to appoint Rouven Schröder or Peter Knäbel as their new head of sport, according to Bild.

Per the report, Schalke could reignite their interest in former Mainz boss Rouven Schröder, who was a hot candidate for the job before their talks with Rangnick gained momentum.

Alternatively, the relegation-threatened Bundesliga club could opt to let interim head of sport Peter Knäbel take the job on a permanent basis.

Schalke sit rock bottom of the Bundesliga with 10 points after 26 games.

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