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Report: Schalke eyeing up move to land Tim Krul

Lee Connor
Lee Connor

German giants, Schalke 04, are reportedly eyeing up a move to bring Tim Krul to the Bundesliga.

The Norwich City stopper has been in fine form in recent weeks. Indeed, it was Krul’s penalty heroics which ensured the Canaries advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals in midweek.

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Tim Krul is reportedly wanted by Schalke, who are managed by David Wagner. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

The Dutchman has been integral for Daniel Farke’s men despite their struggles this term. , Krul is now wanted by Schalke manager, David Wagner.

Former Huddersfield manager Wagner is in need of a new goalkeeper with the confirming that current number one, Alexander Nubel, is to sign for Bayern Munich.

Krul has plenty of experience following a prolonged spell in the Premier League. After impressing for Newcastle United, he eventually lost his place before sealing a move to Carrow Road in 2018.

The 31-year-old was then key for Norwich as they stormed to Championship success last season.

David Wagner will be keeping close tabs on the Premier League still following his stint with the Terriers. Goalkeepers like Krul, then, will be high on his shopping list if a new stopper is needed.

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Krul has put in a number of fine performances for Norwich this season despite their struggles. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Furthermore, Wagner will hope to use his relationship with current Norwich manager, Daniel Farke, to potentially broker a deal for the Dutch stopper.

A lot could depend on Norwich staying up. After losing to Sheffield United yesterday, they remain rooted to the foot of the Premier League table.

Norwich need to do all they can to keep Krul – TBR View

Regardless of if they stop up or not, Norwich need to ensure Krul remains with the club.

Finding a top goalkeeper is hard enough as it is. Finding one to replace someone as good as Krul though is an even tougher task.

Krul has proven himself over a number of years in the Premier League. He is known as a penalty specialist by many but he offers so much more, too. At just 31, he should be coming into his prime as a ‘keeper.

It would be senseless, then, for Norwich to let Krul slip through their grasp if they can help it.