Successor lined up: is Ekomié joining HSV now? | OneFootball

The name Jacques Ekomié is regularly mentioned in connection with HSV. In the coming days, there could now be movement in the matter.

The 22-year-old left-back from SCO Angers is reportedly unwilling to extend his contract, which runs until 2027, and according to French media, he apparently has a clear wish for his future: he wants to join HSV.

So far, however, a transfer has mainly been held up by the situation in Hamburg’s squad. With Miro Muheim, HSV already have an established left-back. In addition, homegrown talent Louis Lemke made a lasting impression in pre-season and showed he is ready for bigger responsibilities. A further multi-million investment in this position would therefore be difficult to justify given other areas of the squad still need addressing. Angers are said to be demanding more than six million euros for Ekomié, although according to the reports, a deal in the region of four to five million euros would be conceivable.

Could Kalulu clear the way for HSV target Ekomié?

There is now, however, some news that could bring fresh momentum to the situation. As French newspaper L’Équipe reports, Angers are close to signing Joseph Kalulu from French second-division side Pau FC. The 21-year-old also plays on the left side of defence and could therefore fill the role Ekomié would leave behind if he departs.

Particularly interesting: Kalulu himself was on HSV’s shortlist last winter. At the time, however, a move did not materialize. If Angers do complete the transfer now, the path would theoretically be clear for Ekomié to leave.

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That said, a move to Hamburg is still far from a done deal. At the moment, HSV simply do not have room for another player on the left flank. Muheim’s contract only runs until 2027, but so far there are no clear signs of either an extension or a departure this summer. The currently injured Swiss player could therefore begin the new season together with Lemke.

If something does change in this setup during the remaining days of the transfer window, an Ekomié transfer could become much more concrete again. At the very least, Angers’ plan makes it possible.

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