Everton’s England u-21 star Jonjoe Kenny a transfer target for Bundesliga side Schalke after lack of first-team football under Marco Silva

SCHALKE, are keen in signing Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny, it has been claimed.

Kenny has found himself frustrated at the lack of first team opportunities he has been getting at Goodison Park under boss Marco Silva.

The 22-year-old has been unable to oust Seamus Coleman from the right-back berth in the Everton side – hampering his development into a senior pro.

And the Mail say Kenny could now be offered a way out of Merseyside by making the switch to the Bundesliga.

It is reported that Schalke would be keen on taking the England under-21 international on an initial loan deal for the season.

And should Kenny prove to be a success in Germany then the deal could contain an option to make it permanent next summer.

LIMITED CHANCES

Kenny has been highly thought of ever since he came through the schoolboy system at Goodison Park.

But since turning pro five years ago, he has seen his chances to become a regular limited – largely because of the form of Coleman.

His talent has never been in question, but boss Silva has found it hard to find a reason to give the youngster the nod ahead of one of the club’s most consistent and influential players.

Schalke have now made their interest known, but they will not have it all their own way in clinching his signature.

Burnley tried to sign Kenny during the January transfer window, but were knocked back as Everton kept their squad for the remainder of the campaign.

But Sean Dyche could come back with another attempt to snap him up, while Crystal Palace are also monitoring the situation.

Palace know they may need to cover themselves should a big club follow through on their interest in their highly-rated full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.