FC Schalke 04 is interested in signing Ethan Wheatley from Manchester United. The 20-year-old striker could soon join the club in the Ruhr region. Ethan Wheatley comes from Manchester United's academy and was loaned to Bradford City in the English 3rd division last season. He was involved in six goals. The English football record holder does not have an immediate perspective for the striker at the Old Trafford after his return, but the club still has "great hopes" for the Englishman, who is still under contract until 2028. A sale of the homegrown player to FC Schalke 04 is therefore ruled out by Man United, according to O'Rourke. The Premier League club is willing to lend the young talent again, it is further reported. Whether a similar transfer model is in question for the Bundesliga newcomer from Gelsenkirchen is not reported. It would be the fourth loan for the English U20 international, who made his professional debut for the Red Devils during the 2023/24 season. The fact that FC Schalke 04 is looking for a new man for the central position in the attack is not surprising. After all, it will only be clarified after the 2026 World Cup whether veteran Edin Dzeko will hang around in the Ruhr region for another year. According to Sky, there is "hope for the S04 fans" that he will also wear the FC Schalke 04 jersey in the new season. Apparently, the striker has already received a contract offer. Although a decision on the future of the 40-year-old will likely only be made after the 2026 World Cup, the chances of a signature appear not too bad. According to the pay-TV broadcaster, the Knappen plan to promote the top scorer to the circle of "absolute top earners".