Bornauw set for HSV move? English press names timeline | OneFootball

The performance against OSC Lille (2:2) is likely to have left many HSV fans feeling optimistic ahead of the start of the season. But question marks remain.

Top of that list is the situation in defense. As in the previous friendlies, the Rothosen back line looked vulnerable and allowed the opposition easy goals through individual mistakes. Against Lille, Jordan Torunarigha blundered in the build-up to the 0:1.

Not only, but also for that reason, it is clear that more still needs to happen in the transfer market. In any case, the plan is to sign both a center-back and a right-back. Depending on how the coming weeks unfold, even more possibilities could potentially open up. The top priority right now, however, is clear: HSV need a new defensive leader and therefore a successor to loan sensation Luka Vuskovic.

Bornauw transfer: HSV and Leeds close to an agreement?

That very successor may now have been found. The Hanseatic club are currently in promising talks with Sebastiaan Bornauw of Leeds United. Hamburger Abendblatt already sounded optimistic on Sunday evening that both the transfer of the center-back and that of desired striker Terem Moffi could be completed.

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On Tuesday, leading English outlet The Athletic added to that. According to the report, HSV are confident they can finalize Bornauw’s move later this week. The paper did not provide details of a possible deal, but several outlets recently reported that it would be a loan with an option to buy.

After six years in the Bundesliga, the 27-year-old left VfL Wolfsburg for Leeds United last summer. However, the Belgian failed to establish himself at the Whites and made only 12 Premier League appearances. Even so, he fits exactly the profile HSV are looking for following Vuskovic’s departure. Bornauw is extremely strong in the air, has an impressive physical presence, and brings plenty of experience at a high level. The only weakness is his build-up play.

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