Madrid And Schalke Close To Morientes Agreement

Schalke say that they are very close to an agreement with Real Madrid over the signing of Fernando Morientes.

The German club say a deal is practically done, and it is now up to the striker as to whether he wants to join the Bundesliga club.

Coach Jupp Heynckes, who worked with the player in his time at the Bernabeu, has made no secret of his desire to sign the Spaniard.