Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Schalke’s highly-rated midfielder LeonÂ Goretzka, according to The Mirror.

Germany’s 22-year-old internationalÂ has been in fine form for the Bundesliga side this season with four goals in nine games.

The midfielder is out of contract at the end of 2017/18 and it is thought that Schalke would be willing to sell in the January transfer window, rather than to lose him for nothing in the summer.

However,Â it is not just MauricioÂ Pochettino’s Tottenham side whoÂ haveÂ shown an interest in the player.

North London rivals Arsenal, Barcelona and Juventus are all thought to be keen onÂ Goretzka – Spurs could have a fight on their handsÂ if they are going to get their target.

SchalkeÂ themselvesÂ haveÂ admitted keeping the midfielder at the club is looking unlikely.

“We have done everything possible. We can’t do anythingÂ else,” theÂ club’s sporting director Christian Heidel said according to The Sun.

“We are trying to convince him, also financially. We are trying to look for the best way to convince him to stay, but without putting pressure on him.”

Bochum-bornÂ GoretzkaÂ is regarded as one of the brightest talents in German football and has not only impressed in the league but on the international circuit too where he starred for his country in their recent Confederations Cup victory.

The Royal Blues number eightÂ has missed the last two league games due to aÂ stressÂ fracture in his lower leg.

With Harry Winks, DeleÂ AlliÂ and ChristianÂ Eriksen,Â TottenhamÂ already have a wealth of quality in the midfieldÂ area.

ExactlyÂ whereÂ the GermanÂ would fit into the Spurs system remains to be seen but his purchase would be a statement of intent from the North London side.