Stuttgart also in the race: HSV eye up Ligue 1 gem! | OneFootball

In search of winter reinforcements, HSV is apparently also looking towards France. A teenager from Ligue 1 is a topic in Volkspark.

As transfer expert Ekrem Konur reports, both Hamburger SV and VfB Stuttgart are interested in Angers striker Sidiki Chérif. While the Swabians are considering a signing, HSV is said to have already initiated talks with the officials of the Ligue 1 club.

Chérif is 18 years old and has established himself in the top division of the neighboring country this season. The French-Guinean center-forward, who can also play on the left side, went through the entire youth academy of Angers SCO.

He has appeared in all 14 Ligue 1 matches so far, scoring three goals and starting in 71 percent of the games. His market value is currently two million euros, but it is likely to increase significantly due to his development. He is contractually bound to Angers until 2028.

Nur die Raute – All news about HSV

HSV faces notable competition from abroad

But what is really behind this rumor from HSV's perspective? It cannot be denied that the Rothosen might need reinforcements in attack this winter. Yussuf Poulsen is repeatedly sidelined with injuries, Robert Glatzel has been struggling since last weekend, and Ransford Königsdörffer is still searching for his scoring touch. A young attacking option could therefore suit the promoted team well.

Moreover, Hamburg has already successfully tapped into the French market last winter: Back then, Aboubaka Soumahoro was signed for almost two million euros from FC Paris.

However, such an undertaking will not be easy. The fact that, besides Stuttgart, clubs like Milan, Rome, and Udinese are also reportedly interested in Chérif only shows what a hot prospect HSV might be dealing with.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.