Dream striker found? HSV bid for top scorer | OneFootball

In their search for a new striker, HSV’s decision-makers have identified a promising candidate. But there is major competition.

According to a report by the Polish portal Trojmiasto.pl, the Rothosen are taking a close look at Tomas Bobcek, who was the Ekstraklasa’s top scorer last season.

The 24-year-old Slovak had an outstanding season for Lechia Gdańsk. With 20 goals, he claimed the scoring title and also set up six more. However, his personal tally could not prevent his club’s sporting collapse. Lechia were surprisingly relegated from the Ekstraklasa at the end of the season.

Despite only recently extending his contract until 2030, Bobcek is therefore considered likely to leave. According to Trojmiasto.pl, HSV currently even have the best chance of landing the striker. The report says Hamburg have so far submitted the most concrete offers to Lechia. However, nothing is known about the exact amount of a possible transfer fee.

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HSV urgently need reinforcements

Even so, a transfer would be far from straightforward. The competition is certainly notable. In addition to HSV, Werder Bremen as well as the traditional French clubs Olympique Lyon and AS Monaco are also said to be interested in the goalscorer. Turkish top-flight sides Trabzonspor and Samsunspor can be added to that list.

Meanwhile, there is absolutely no question that HSV are in desperate need of a new goalgetter. The northern club lost its long-time leading striker Robert Glatzel to VfL Wolfsburg. In addition, Ransford Königsdörffer moved to 1. FSV Mainz 05 on a free transfer. Damion Downs returned to English second-division side Southampton FC after his loan expired.

Accordingly, the need for attacking reinforcements is huge. At present, head coach Merlin Polzin only has the injury-prone Yussuf Poulsen and academy product Otto Stange at his disposal. Will Bobcek provide a solution soon?

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