Talks continue: New developments with HSV free agents | OneFootball

As recently as Monday, the Hamburger Abendblatt reported that HSV had reached an agreement with Daniel Heuer Fernandes on a contract extension. However, the club is still far from that point in two other sets of negotiations.

Quite the opposite: concern is growing at the Volkspark that Ransford Königsdörffer and William Mikelbrencis could leave HSV on free transfers this summer. Talks with both players are still ongoing, but a quick agreement is currently nowhere in sight. According to a Mopo report, the latest developments point much more toward a departure.

HSV officials had long hoped to extend Königsdörffer’s contract in particular. With five goals in 33 Bundesliga appearances, the forward established himself as an important attacking option after a difficult start. Accordingly, negotiations have been intense in recent months. Most recently, there were even said to have been slight signs of progress. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old now apparently tends toward seeking a fresh start elsewhere this summer.

A similarly complicated situation surrounds Mikelbrencis. The Frenchman impressed in the second half of the season as a diligent provider of assists, but remained vulnerable defensively. Several clubs — including FC Schalke and Borussia Mönchengladbach — are said to have already inquired about the 22-year-old. HSV, meanwhile, views the right-back’s financial demands critically and is not prepared to meet every request. As a result, a free transfer departure is becoming increasingly likely in this case as well.

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HSV must strengthen up front

A double departure would have far-reaching consequences, especially for the attack. HSV is already losing one forward in Damion Downs, as his loan deal is ending and he will return to Southampton. There is also a major question mark over Robert Glatzel’s future. If Königsdörffer leaves as well, the club would likely need to sign up to three new strikers.

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In other positions, however, the Rothosen are much better stocked. Dresden talent Kofi Amoako is on the verge of a move to Hamburg and is expected to complete his medical soon. The 21-year-old is considered an option in central midfield as an alternative to regular starters Nicolai Remberg and Sambi Lokonga. In addition, HSV is still looking at potential reinforcements for attacking midfield. According to Mopo and Foot Mercato, Martin Adeline of French club ES Troyes AC is also considered a candidate.

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