Badredine Bouanani is confirmed to be the subject of advanced talks between Schalke and Stuttgart, who are negotiating terms ahead of a possible transfer. The midfielder has long been on the radar of Schalke, who see him as the perfect addition to their squad as they look to strengthen a key area of the pitch. Progress on talks has been made, though a final agreement is not yet in place and other clubs are said to be weighing-up whether to join the race for his signature. Schalke have laid out their intentions, but valuation and timing remain under debate. Strasbourg Alsace and Stuttgart are keeping tabs in case talks collapse or progress slows further. In season 26/27, Schalke are conceding 3.0 goals per game (3 in 1 games), which points to a lack of control in midfield. Badredine Bouanani would be expected to calm things down and protect the back line better. Reports suggest Schalke are monitoring Mustafa Erhan Hekimoglu and Sead Kolasinac whereas Stuttgart have not been associated with other players at this stage. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Schalke transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.