Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has urged the Schalke hierarchy to sign AC Milan’s Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong.

The 30-year-old hard tackling midfielder’s current deal with the Rossoneri expires at the end of the season and he has reportedly been considering his future at the San Siro and now Huntelaar is keen to see Schalke make a move for his Dutch compatriot.

“I have recommended to [Schalke general manager Horst] Heldt to sign Nigel De Jong, as I speak to him often,” he told Helden.

“There are many Dutch players out of contract [in the summer] that could be useful, however it is not for me to decide who comes to Schalke.”

De Jong has been with the Rossoneri since joining from Manchester City in 2012 and had previously admitted during the season that he would like to spend the rest of his career with Milan.