Schalke 04 is interested in acquiring 23-year-old Croatian centre-forward Marin Ljubičić on loan from Union Berlin. The two clubs are in contact, but an agreement has not yet been reached. It is reported that Ljubičić is seeking more playing time, which could be a factor in a move to Schalke, a club that is currently leading the second German league. In the current Bundesliga season, Ljubičić has scored two goals in two appearances. The former Croatia U21 international has a market value of €2.50m according to Transfermarkt and has also been associated with Rijeka.