Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 29, is set to extend his contract at Schalke in the next few days, DerWesten and kicker reports..
The deal comes as a surprise after Huntelaar had been linked with a move to the Premier League with Arsenal and Liverpool, and recent speculation suggested negotiations between Arsenal and Huntelaar were already underway.
But the former Real Madrid and Milan star, 29, now seems set to stay put at the Royal Blues. In earlier interviews Huntelaar had explained he would look at all available offers with perspective and if Schalke were able to compete for titles and then decide about where to sign, what is believed to be, his last big contract.
Despite Schalke’s recent run of bad form - with their cup exit against Mainz on Tuesday and the departure of manager Huub Stevens the latest blows - Huntelaar has reportedly been convinced of a bright future at Schalke , with whom he has reached the knockout stages of Champions League
DerWesten also reports that Germany international Lewis Holtby, 22, is to make a decision about his future in December. Holtby is in the last year of his contract and has been linked with a move to the Premier League. According to DerWesten it was “thinkable” Holtby, the son of an English father, could opt for a Premier League club.
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