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There is currently no position where HSV are thinner on the ground than up front. At least two, possibly even three new signings are expected to arrive.

After Sidiki Chérif of Fenerbahce Istanbul had recently already been linked with the Rothosen, Mamadou Doumbia is now also said to be on Hamburg’s radar.

As transfer expert Rudy Galetti reports, the northern club is looking into the 20-year-old center-forward from Watford FC. According to the report, HSV are among several European clubs closely monitoring the situation of the Mali international. RB Leipzig, TSG Hoffenheim and AS Monaco are also said to be interested.

It comes as little surprise that Hamburg are searching so intensively for new attackers. With Robert Glatzel, Ransford Königsdörffer and loanee Damion Downs, three proven goalscorers have all left the club this summer. Coach Merlin Polzin currently has only two natural number nines at his disposal: Yussuf Poulsen and highly rated youngster Otto Stange. In addition, right winger Rayan Philippe is also an option as a second striker.

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HSV: Doumbia decision in the coming weeks?

HSV’s interest in Doumbia therefore makes perfect sense. The 20-year-old joined Watford from Black Stars FC in the summer of 2024 and has since made an impressive 52 Championship appearances. During that time, he scored six goals and provided one assist. He has also already made seven appearances for the Mali national team, scoring once so far.

However, a possible transfer is unlikely to be anything but straightforward. Doumbia is still under contract at Watford until 2029 and, according to transfermarkt.de, has a market value of four million euros. Even so, a move this summer is considered realistic. The number of high-profile clubs interested could speed up a decision on his future in the coming weeks.

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