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German side Schalke has confirmed interest in signing Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman in January.

The 23-year-old defender was impressive during his loan spell at Schalke last season but his loan spell was cut short after he suffered a horrific leg injury during the Africa Cup of Nations that required him to have surgery.

Rahman is close to making a return from injury after being sidelined since January and Schalke have confirmed they are interested in signing the defender in January.

“I would not rule out that we deal with Baba in the winter,” said Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel.