RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho is reportedly being pursued by Schalke 04 ahead of Monday's European transfer deadline.

The German Bundesliga club have turned their attention to the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year after their first choice target Samuel Eto'o joined Chelsea, Globoesporte reported.

"Schalke is looking for international stars to reinforce their squad for the Champions League," the newspaper said.

Ronaldinho is in the final year of his contract with Brazil's Atletico Mineiro, who he helped to the Copa Libertadores title last month.

The 33-year-old's brother and agent, Roberto Assis, could not be reached for comment on Thursday night.