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Schalke hopeful of Huntelaar stay

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The Dutch international’s future has been under widespread speculation in the last few months and the attacker is taking his time to sign a new deal
Die Knappen are sweating on the possibility of losing their most important player in the form of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-c21175. The striker has been influential in leading Die Knappen to a place in the UEFA Champions League this season and
the side wants to retain the former AC Milan man.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 international is keen to explore other options before committing his future to the Veltins-Arena outfit. There have been reports that the
likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 and Tottenham Hotspur are after the striker and that the two clubs may bid in the January transfer window.
Schalke sporting director Horst Heldt claimed that the side is hopeful of tying down the striker in a new contract. He admitted that the negotiations have progressed and a decision could be reached in the near future.
“Certainly, we have hope. Klaas-Jan has not extended his contract, yet. He wants to focus on other things. That's legitimate,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The chief stressed that Schalke surely want to extend the player’s contract as he is a vital part of the squad. He is willing to look for alternatives for a worst case scenario.
“We would like to extend, as he is a first class striker, who will again add many goals to his name this season. But - like always in the past two years - we expect the worst, not the best. And look for alternatives,” he continued.
Manager Huub Stevens is also in the final year of his contract and the club will wait until the end of the season to make any decision in this regard.
“We both agreed upon taking our time and see how the season works out. We will find a date to talk about whether we continue working together. That date will be set by Huub and me,” he concluded.
Schalke will take on Borussia Dortmund in their next league fixture.

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