Striker hunt begins: HSV have 30 names on their shortlist | OneFootball

Despite the recent goals from Robert Glatzel and Yussuf Poulsen, HSV wants to bring in a striker during the winter. The list of potential candidates is long.

According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, squad planners led by Sporting Director Stefan Kuntz and Sports Director Claus Costa have compiled around 30 potential transfer targets. In the coming weeks, the crucial scouting phase will slowly begin: Who really fits HSV in terms of sports, finances, and long-term perspective?

The main reason for this discussion is the injury-proneness of Yussuf Poulsen. The Dane, who shone in the northern derby with his first HSV goal, has already suffered three muscle injuries since his arrival. This fact, combined with the muscle fiber tear of Robert Glatzel and the ongoing dip in form of Ransford Königsdörffer, is prompting the Rothosen to bring another goal-getter to Volkspark during the winter break.

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The supervisory board has already given the green light for a winter transfer and sent a clear signal to Kuntz that a new striker must come in. At the same time, talks about Kuntz’s contract extension are ongoing, in which the planned striker transfer plays a central role.

The future of Königsdörffer also influences the planning. The 24-year-old’s contract expires in the summer, and HSV wants to extend it to avoid losing him on a free transfer. There have been no negotiation dates yet, but that is expected to change soon.

From a sporting perspective, the early Bundesliga restart in January could be an advantage. Many potential new signings will then already know what their prospects are at their current clubs. This is ideal for a loan, but a permanent transfer is also possible.

Glatzel is expected to return fit after Christmas, and Poulsen could also be fully ready at the start of the year. This sets the stage for an exciting three-way battle, which is likely to be joined by another competitor.

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