Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel has confirmed the club are in talks to sign Baba Rahman from Chelsea.
The full-back has not made an appearance for Antonio Conte's side this season and has been tipped for a return to the Bundesliga, having spent part of last season on loan in Gelsenkirchen.
Rahman was in talks over a return in August, but the serious knee injury that brought an end to his campaign last January meant Schalke did not pursue that option.
"We're in talks with Chelsea regarding Baba Rahman," Heidel told a news conference.
"There are still one or two things to clear up on their end.