Farfan claims Schalke move

The Peru international (pictured, right) has been targeted by a host of European clubs this summer but now seems set to become new Schalke boss Fred Rutten's first big name signing at the Veltins Arena.

Farfan told www.peru.com: "I accepted the offer (from Schalke) because I wanted to play in a more competitive league.

"I had offers from other clubs. There was an offer from Tottenham in England, another from Fiorentina in Italy and one more from a Russian club."

The 23-year-old goal ace, who already has four seasons of Champions League football under his belt, is valued at 10 million euros - a club record for Schalke.

He added: "What I decided with PSV was to look for a competitive team and obviously in a league which was a level above Dutch football, and for sporting reasons we accepted the offer from Schalke 04.

"I want to begin a new era in my life. With PSV I won four championships, I was the club's top-scorer, I always had the support of my team-mates and the fans.

"It went well for me in Holland and I think that it was about time to leave and look for new horizons."

Schalke have yet to officially confirm the deal.