Arsenal star set to join Schalke

Shkodran Mustafi is set to terminate his Arsenal contract and join Schalke today.

It is thought Mustafi wants to join the Bundesliga side with Sky Germany reporting that the deal under discussion is a six month permanent deal.

Mustafi has six months remaining on his Arsenal contract. He would be a short-term replacement for Liverpool-bound Ozan Kabak.

The 28-year-old centre-back has not played since Boxing Day and appears to have fallen out of favour with Mikel Arteta.

And Mustafi’s move may be significant for Liverpool, as it opens the door for Ozan Kabak to make the move from the German club to Anfield.