Yes, I read about this loan deal being close to completion this morning. As Frankfurt have now signed Andre Silva on a permanent basis, he was always going to be our first choice forward. While Bas Dost was likely second choice. As the youngster Ache was signed this summer, the competition was getting tough up front for Paciencia. So it kind of makes sense that we have loaned him out.
Having said that, he will still find some sort of stiff competition at Schalke as well. Ibisevic was very impressive for Hertha Berlin last year, while Kutucu is a fast improving young forward. However, with those 3 competing as out and out strikers, Burgstaller is unlikely to get much playing time this season, which should be a relief to a lot of Schalke fans.