Eintracht Frankfurt ‘to target’ Noah Atubolu as new No.1 after Brentford 7-0 | OneFootball

According to Kicker, Eintracht Frankfurt have resolved to recruit a new first-choice goalkeeper before the window closes after their 7-0 friendly loss at Brentford, with Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu identified as the preferred option.

Kauã Santos had been tipped to replace Kevin Trapp, yet injuries and errors, including another difficult outing in England, have stalled his progress. Michael Zetterer also failed to convince.

Atubolu, 24, is under contract at Freiburg until 2027 and was expected to move on after Mio Backhaus arrived as his prospective successor. He had been leaning towards a switch abroad, with the Premier League long viewed as his preference, while Italian clubs have maintained interest, FussballTransfers reports.

Any deal remains at an early stage, though the situation could develop quickly this week as Eintracht address a glaring weakness exposed by Brentford. Bringing Atubolu to Hessen would be a statement and an attempt to finally stabilise a position unsettled since Trapp’s departure.

Frankfurt also intend to strengthen beyond goalkeeper before 1 September, with recent departures and underwhelming pre-season form drawing a severe assessment of the squad. The 4-2-2-2 preferred by Adi Hütter is under scrutiny, while Michael Zetterer could move to England and his future would be further clouded if Atubolu arrives. Potential exits include Elye Wahi, Farès Chaïbi, Michy Batshuayi and Ellyes Skhiri, leaving Markus Krösche with a pivotal finish to the window.

Source: Get German Football News

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