Schalke are targeting 20-year-old English forward Ethan Wheatley this summer following their return to the Bundesliga. The German club is interested in a permanent deal, while Manchester United want the player, who is from their academy, to leave only on loan. It is reported that a number of other clubs are also interested in the player. Wheatley is currently on loan at Bradford City, a club he joined in February 2026. In the 2025/2026 League One season, he made 34 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists. The forward has 3 caps for England U20 and a current market value of €250k, according to Transfermarkt.